 Calatabiano Castle was founded by the Arabs, who moved from Calatabiano to conquer Taormina in 902.The Arab presence in Calatabiano is clearly visible from the name of the town, which is divided in "قلعة" ("Kalaat", meaning "castle") and "'to Bian", likely name of the local lord.After the death of Frederick II, the castle was given to Giovanni Moro by Conrad IV.