Forte Gonzaga

Forte Gonzaga
Part of the fortifications of Messina
Messina, Sicily, Italy
View of Forte Gonzaga
Coordinates38°11′17.2″N 15°32′27″E / 38.188111°N 15.54083°E / 38.188111; 15.54083
Site information
ConditionIntact
Site history
Builtc. 1540–1545
Built byKingdom of Sicily
In use1545–1973
MaterialsLimestone
Battles/warsWar of the Quadruple Alliance
Sicilian revolution of 1848
World War II

Forte Gonzaga, also known as Castel Gonzaga, is a bastioned fort in Messina, Sicily. It was built in the mid-16th century, and it remained in use by the military until 1973. Today, the fort is in good condition.