Campobello di Licata
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
State: AG - Area: Agrigento surroundings
Campobello di Licata is a suggestive village located on a plateau in the Salso river valley, surrounded by green hills full of vineyards, orchards and wheat fields.
The origins of the village date back to 1681 when the Baron of Campobello, Raimondo Ramondetta, it obtained the licentia populandi from Charles IV of Austria and II of Spain for the sum of two hundred onze.
Today Campobello di Licata has assumed the appearance of City of Art thanks to the numerous works of the internationally renowned Italian-Argentine artist Silvio Benedetto who has enriched the city with fountains, sculptures, ceramics and murals and with numerous other works in the squares and green spaces.
What is the best time to visit Campobello di Licata?
Campobello di Licata 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 Campobello di Licata 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 eat
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Campobello di Licata
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.
Nearby Places
Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Campobello di Licata. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!
