Caltabellotta: between history and myth

What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts

State: AG - Area: Agrigento surroundings

Caltabellotta stands in a unique position suspended under Mount Kratas and boasts one of the most beautiful landscapes in Sicily.
Myths and legends accompany its history: it was one of the capitals of the Sicani people and home to the mythological Camico, a fortress city built from the Greek architect Dedalo.
The name "Caltabellotta" derives from the Arabic "Qal 'at ballutt" which means fortress of the oaks. The Greeks called it "Triocala" or "Three beautiful things" in reference to the spring waters, the fertility of the soil and the cliff on which the town stands.
The ancient heart is Terravecchia, winding streets and medieval corners; from Calvary you can see the sea in the distance, the Hermitage is the place where San Pellegrino killed the Dragon making Caltabellotta the "village of Peace".
Caltabellotta is the kingdom of extra virgin olive oil.
Caltabellotta has preserved a medieval urban fabric and preserves beauty and traditions ancient.
Caltabellotta is the kingdom of extra virgin olive oil.

What is the best time to visit Caltabellotta?

Caltabellotta can be visited all year round: the welcome and warmth of the Sicilians will amaze you. But for an unforgettable experience, admiring the colors, tasting the flavors and fully experiencing the traditions, it is advisable to plan a visit on the days of one of the festivals that take place in Caltabellotta during the year.

If you want to know about upcoming festivals and events Click here and you will find a list of the most important ones.

What to see in Caltabellotta

Church of Pietà in Caltabellotta

Archaeological Museum in Caltabellotta

Church of San Salvatore in Caltabellotta

Civic Museum in Caltabellotta

Peasant and Shepherd Museum in Caltabellotta

Contrada San Marco necropolis in Caltabellotta

Lu Pirtusu in Caltabellotta

Bona Palace in Caltabellotta

Ruins of the Church of San Francesco in Caltabellotta

Church of Sant'Agostino di Caltabellotta

Church of Itria in Caltabellotta

Hermitage of Santa Maria di Montevergine in Caltabellotta

Ruins of the Norman Castle in Caltabellotta

The Church of the Collegio in Caltabellotta

Church of the Carmine in Caltabellotta

Capuchin Church in Caltabellotta

Sicane Necropolis in Caltabellotta

Archaeological area of ​​San Benedetto in Caltabellotta

Altar of the god Cronos in Caltabellotta

Cathedral of Maria Santissima Assunta in Caltabellotta

Palace of Signoria in Caltabellotta

Kratas Mount in Caltabellotta

Hermitage of San Pellegrino in Caltabellotta

Things to do

Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show, Concerts,... Caltabellotta

Christmas in Caltabellotta
18 Dec 2024 - 4 Jan 2025

Living Nativity in Caltabellotta
26, 27 Dec 2024 | 4, 5 Jan 2025

Oil festival and Christmas market in Caltabellotta
26, 27 Dec 2024 | 5, 6 Jan 2025

Festival of Pasta with Sardines in Caltabellotta
Mar 2025

Feast of Saint Joseph in Caltabellotta
March 2025

Li Fimmini festival in Caltabellotta
Mar 2025

Easter in Caltabellotta
Apr 2025

Feast of Santa Rita in Caltabellotta
May 2025

Feast of Madonna in Caltabellotta
Jul 2025

Feast of San Pellegrino in Caltabellotta
Aug 2025

Pacefest in Caltabellotta
Aug 2025

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What to eat in Caltabellotta

Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Caltabellotta

You can obviously taste all the typical products of Sicilian cuisine, the most well-known ones, such as cannoli, Sicilian cassata, arancini, etc. But there are some specialties typical of this area that are more difficult to find in other areas of Sicily.

To view a list of business activity within tourism in Caltabellotta Click here

Interesting and Fun Facts

Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Caltabellotta

Legend of San Pellegrino and the Dragon
The legend of San Pellegrino and the Dragon tells the story of the Saint's arrival in Caltabellotta and how he drove out paganism with his courageous deeds.

The Passion or the Lamentation of Caltabellotta
The author of the eight terracotta statues of the Caltabellotta "Passion" is not known: there are many hypotheses about his identity.

The Miracle of the Rain in Caltabellotta
According to popular tradition, in 1957 in Caltabellotta, after a period of great drought, the miracle of rain occurred.

The castle of Caltabellotta and Boccaccio's Decameron
The Castle of Caltabellotta is mentioned in one of the tithes of Boccaccio's Decameron.

Jewish Tombstone in Caltabellotta
In Caltabellotta, walled into the facade of a building, there is a Jewish Sepulchral Plaque dating back to the 15th century.

Caltabellotta, the ancient Camico
According to some scholars Caltabellotta rises on the site of the mythical Kamico, capital of the kingdom of Cocalo.

Places of "Seduced and abandoned" - Caltabellotta
Some scenes of the film "Seduced and abandoned" were shot in the village of Caltabellotta.

Places of "Il Siciliano" - Caltabellotta
Some scenes of the film "The Sicilian" were shot in the village of Caltabellotta.

The peace of Caltabellotta
In the Castle of Count Luna in Caltabellotta, on April 19, 1302 the famous "Peace of Caltabellotta" was signed between Frederick II and Charles of Valois.

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