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Adrano
What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts
State: CT - Area: Catania and Etna
Adrano owes notoriety to its geographical position, located in the southwestern part of the Etna volcano, its territory is located within the Etna Park and extends up to the crater of the volcano.
Adrano is a site rich in history that it has its roots in the city of Adranon founded by Dionysius the Elder of Syracuse in 400 BC and dedicated to Adranos, the Sicilian god of war.
The center and symbol of the city is its Norman Castle.
It is one of the major producing centers of the Tarocca quality of Sicilian red orange.
Its gastronomy is strongly linked to its agricultural production and it is much appreciated.
What is the best time to visit Adrano?
Adrano 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 Adrano 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 see in Adrano
Dionysian Walls of Adrano
Solicchiata Castle of Adrano
Norman Castel Adrano
Mother Church of Adrano
Mendolito Archaeological Site
Lava Gorges of Adrano
Garden of Victory in Adrano
Monastery of Santa Lucia in Adrano
Archeological Museum in Adrano
Bridge of Saracens in Adrano
Bellini Theater in Adrano
What to eat in Adrano
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Adrano
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.
Interesting and Fun Facts
Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Adrano
