Canicattì
What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts
State: AG - Area: Agrigento surroundings
Canicattì is located on the border between the provinces of Agrigento and Caltanissetta, in the upper valley of the Naro river, surrounded by low hills.
There is little information about the origins of the village, the first historical sources date back to the year 1061, a time in which a farmhouse already existed under the name of Canicattì. In 1467 Andrea De Crescenzio obtained the licentia populandi to be able to expand the boundaries of the fiefdom. An important moment of development, from which the cultural life of the city came to life, occurred in the 17th century, when the princes James I and, subsequently, James II, established free fairs and founded convents and monasteries. The economic growth that the city experienced in the following century, linked both to the resourcefulness of the rich local families and to the strategic position occupied by Canicattì within commercial traffic, left an important trace in the religious, civil and public buildings of the city .
What is the best time to visit Canicattì?
Canicattì 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 Canicattì during the year.
What to eat in Canicattì
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Canicattì
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.
