Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
State: AG - Area: Agrigento surroundings
Lucca Sicula, nestled on a hill, rises in the lower Verdura valley.
The first human settlements in these lands date back to the Bronze Age (2nd century BC). Subsequent settlements can be traced back to the Roman era, between the 3rd and 4th centuries. A third settlement, from the Norman era, dating back to between 1000 and 1200, can be identified with the city of Villanova. This was completely destroyed and, in this same place in 1622, the ordiena Lucca Sicula arose at the hands of the Prince of Campofranco who obtained the licentia populandi to populate the village.
What is the best time to visit Lucca Sicula?
Lucca Sicula 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 Lucca Sicula 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.
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Lucca Sicula
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.
Lucca Sicula is known as the City of Oil for the large and high-quality production of extra virgin olive oil. Among the cultivars typical of the area we remember the Biancolilla and the Nocellara del Belice.Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Lucca Sicula. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!
Agrigento surroundings
Agrigento surroundings
Palermo surroundings
Palermo surroundings
