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Pedara
What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts
State: CT - Area: Catania and Etna
Pedara is a small village located on the slopes of the Etna volcano.
Its history is ancient but its ancient origins have been canceled by the many eruptions of Etna. There are various hypotheses elaborated but it is only certain that its origins can be traced back to the Greeks, following some discoveries made on site, and that the ancient inhabited centre, destroyed following the eruption of 1404, was located in a more north of the current one.
Pedara houses important churches and monuments but the peculiarity of this mountain village is Monte Troina which dominates the center of the town and from which you can enjoy a splendid view of Etna and the Etna towns.
What is the best time to visit Pedara?
Pedara 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 Pedara 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 Pedara
Villa Monastra in Pedara
Pyramid of Etna in Pedara
Don Diego square in Pedara
Municipal Park in Pedara
Pulvirenti Palace in Pedara
Laudani Villa in Pedara
La Rosa Pappalardo House in Pedara
Papardo-Corvaja Palace in Pedara
Consoli Palace in Pedara
Gennaro-Cavallaro House in Pedara
Leonardi Villa in Pedara
Pappalardo Palace in Pedara
Circolo Unione in Pedara
Toscano Palace in Pedara
Laudani houses in Pedara
Monte Troina Park in Pedara
Town Hall Building in Pedara
Municipal Gallery in Pedara
Giuseppina Faro House Museum in Pedara
Due Palmenti Ecomuseum in Pedara
Aedicule of the SS. Sacrament Found in Pedara
Votive Aedicula Maria SS. Annunziata in Pedara
Church of Sant'Antonio Abate in Pedara
Church of Santa Maria la Stella in Pedara
Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Pedara
Church of San Biagio in Pedara
Church of San Vito in Pedara
Sanctuary of Maria SS. Annunziata in Pedara
Basilica of Santa Caterina in Pedara
What to eat in Pedara
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Pedara
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.
