The Maniace military castle overlooks the entrance to the bay and the sea. It was built in the thirteenth century AD. It was a royal residence and became a frightening prison in the late fourteenth century AD. It is also distinguished by its vaulted hall, its huge decorated door, its carved marble corridor and its towers with panoramic views, in addition to that it includes a museum It houses a collection of artifacts, including a collection of ceramics from the Norman period.