Castrofilippo
What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts
State: AG - Area: Agrigento surroundings
Castrofilippo is a small village in the Agrigento hinterland.
The territory of Castrofilippo has been inhabited since ancient times. First the Greeks, the Romans, the Arabs, and then the Arabs passed through these lands. It was the latter who built the castle of Al-Minshar on the top of a mountain, which was conquered and destroyed by the Normans who founded a hamlet here. The fief then became a barony and was under the power of illustrious noble families. The history of today's village begins under the power of the Monreale family: Stefano Monreale founded the city of Castrofilippo in 1854, dedicating it to the King of Spain Philip II, to whom he was linked by both friendship and political ties, as the name itself suggests. >castra rex Philippi". He had the baronial palace built, the small church of Santa Lucia, now disappeared, around which the current town grew.
What is the best time to visit Castrofilippo?
Castrofilippo 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 Castrofilippo during the year.
What to see in Castrofilippo
Today the village of Castrofilippo boasts several buildings of particular historical and artistic interest, many of which date back to the time of its foundation.
Mother Church in Castrofilippo
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Castrofilippo
Sant'Antonio Abate Sanctuary in Castrofilippo
Cannatone neighborhood in Castrofilippo
Church of Sant'Agnese in Castrofilippo
Calvary in Castrofilippo
Pietra Lunga in Castrofilippo
Monument to Padre Pio in Castrofilippo
Staircase of Memory in Castrofilippo
What to eat in Castrofilippo
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Castrofilippo
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.
The Paglina Onion represents the gastronomic excellence of the village of Castrofilippo. The production of table grapes is also excellent. Pistachio di Raffadali D.O.P. is also grown in the area.