Castello Ursino
borg · 1239 · Catania, IT · Riccardo da Lentini
Castello Ursino (Catania, Italy) dates from 1239. The catalogue names Riccardo da Lentini as the architect. According to Wikidata, the building belongs to the ‘Gothic’ style. The date falls within the chapter ‘The Middle Ages’ in this site’s history of architecture.
The client was Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor. The building is protected as Italian national heritage.
The catalogue has one more building by Riccardo da Lentini. 15 other buildings on this site lie within 25 kilometres; the nearest is Palazzo del Seminario dei Chierici, 412 m away.