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Very original.
A very unique place, one of a kind in Sicily. A must-visit.
Enchanted Castle of Sciacca - Museum Tickets
At a glance
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Price from
- $7 / person
- Location
- Agrigento
- Rating
- 3.7 / 5 · 68 reviews
- Languages
- DE, EN, EN, IT
- Group
- Small group, up to 100
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- CASTELLO INCANTATO
Description
Place of indescribable atmosphere, it’s the “Enchanted Castle”, a museum-garden where there are thousands of sculptures realized by Filippo Bentivegna, a real artist endowed by an excellent creativity, one of the greatest exponents of “art brut” or “outside art”, unique of its kind. In the western side of Sicily, at the slopes of Mount Kronio, not far from Sciacca, there is the “Enchanted Castle”, that is a wonderful place invented by the creativity of man and nature where, besides olives and almond trees, you can find heads engraved in stone by Filippo Bentivegna, called “Philip of the heads”, a real artist endowed by an excellent creativity, one of the greatest exponents of “art brut” or “outside art”.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Il Castello Incantato
Taking a walk inside the garden you can see many heads carved in stone and tree trunks, today there are about 3,000. Some sculptures are isolated others are piled up in tangle, walled in the shape of pyramids, others arranged in an amphitheatre.
What's included
Included
Standard Entry Ticket to "Enchanted Castle"
Traveller Ratings
3.7
68 reviews
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Your tickets will be held at the theater box office for collection on the day of the performance
- Sconsigliato ai viaggiatori con problemi di deambulazione
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Enchanted Castle of Sciacca - Museum Tickets take?
Enchanted Castle of Sciacca - Museum Tickets lasts about 1 hour. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Enchanted Castle of Sciacca - Museum Tickets cost?
Prices start at $7 per person for this Agrigento experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Enchanted Castle of Sciacca - Museum Tickets for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
What languages is Enchanted Castle of Sciacca - Museum Tickets offered in?
The experience is available in DE, EN, EN, IT, IT, FR, FR.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 100 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Children must be accompanied by an adult
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(68)
6
Enchanted garden
Nice experience. Garden created on his farm by the artist with a troubled mind. The history of the garden can make you understand the reasons for its realization
6
Fantasy
Strange environment built by the imagination of the artist. Good volunteer guide who explained the history of the site. Too bad the book about the castle was no longer available
S
Nice experience
Nice experience, the garden tour is very interesting and the art of Bentivegna is very particular. Dinner after 9 pm with typical products. It's all organized well, abundant food and Sicilian folklore entertainment very funny with music, parodies and dancing. Very welcoming and helpful staff. Recommended!
G
The castle that is not there. It would be better to call it a park
We went thinking of finding a castle or something similar but disappointment, there is only a garden made of narrow and winding paths, paved with slippery river pebbles, interspersed here and there with bizarre heads ..... We had found, in the information, that it was wheelchair accessible, but it is not true. Our friend could not visit it in full and that little with great effort. The most interesting museum in the park, with a ramp for the disabled, but inside there are 2 high steps that divides two rooms. For the disabled an absolute NO. For the rest if you are passing through, like us, it is nice but I would not start from far on purpose. We from the province of Ragusa...
N
Exciting
Truly a suggestive and exciting visit. If you only really read the story of Filippo Bentivegna you would understand why the place is called Enchanted Castle, even if there is no castle. Absolutely recommended
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Chilling.
Misleading name and very inappropriate! There is no castle, impossible route to travel with strollers we are at Paris Roubaix squared. Cost unlikely and out of logic... not to mention that you ask to pay even children from 4 to 11!
L
Not exciting.
We went to Sciacca for this artist. We were left with terrible; there were no plaques or reference for the sculptures. 3,000 heads representing who? All similar is the story of the artist was to how weak and simple. No big deal! Not in the Enchanted Castle, not in Sciacca. Many other places to visit in Scicilia of exceptional interest. For us, it's a waste of time.
L
Enchanted place!
We visited this garden and you really feel like you are in an enchanted place. You visit in an hour, there are sculptures in stone and trees everywhere. Special place not to be missed!
C
Awesome
It was a really awesome experience to read about him and see the sculptures he created throughout his life! Definitely recommend to family’s and couples
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