Roccavaldina

 
Leaving Milazzo and traveling eastwards to Monforte Marina (c. 14km/9mi), we turn off right on the road to Rometta. After about 6km/4mi the village of Roccavaldina, 341m/1,119ft up, is reached, with its palace belonging to the Valdina family. This noble family of Spanish origin acquired the then new castle in 1509 and made additions to the building in 1600 to give it the appearance of a palace.

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Roccavaldina
These alterations were probably carried out by the Tuscan Camilliani, who was also responsible for the Old Cathedral in Milazzo.

In 1623 Pietro Valdina was made Marchese della Rocca, since which time the village and the family have both been known as Roccavaldina.

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