Racalmuto
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
State: AG - Area: Agrigento surroundings
Racalmuto stands on a valley, in the Agrigento hinterland, rich and fertile.
The Arabs first settled in this place, who settled here with small colonies, then the Byzantines and the Normans. After the Norman domination, the land of Racalmuto was granted to the Barresi family who erected the important fortress of "Castelluccio", to better defend the town.
Today Racalmuto preserves in the dialect, in the traditions, in the urban layout, in the monuments and in the works of art, the memory of the cultures that have alternated there.
Racalmuto is an important stop on the Road of Sicilian writers being the town that gave birth to Leonardo Sciascia.
What is the best time to visit Racalmuto?
Racalmuto 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 Racalmuto during the year.
What to eat
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Racalmuto
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.
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Nearby Places
Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Racalmuto. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!
Grotte
Agrigento surroundings
Castrofilippo
Agrigento surroundings
Milena
Central Sicily
Aragona
Agrigento surroundings
