Santa Venerina
What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts
State: CT - Area: Catania and Etna
Santa Venerina rises, nestled on a gentle slope, at the foot of Mount Etna.
Its origins and its history were determined by its position at the extreme border between the Priory of San Giacomo, the current Zafferana Etnea, the forest of Aci and the county of Mascali. On the border between the territory of Aci and that of the county stood the royal road that connected Messina to Catania: travelers who crossed the territorial border were obliged to pay a duty, collected by Aci guards on behalf of the Senate of Jaci. The first inhabited nucleus was born following the stationing of some Acinese guards: thus the first chapel was also built, dedicated to the patron saint of Jaci, Santa Venera.
Santa Venerina preserves the traces of its history in its monuments and in the many buildings of worship.
The village is renowned for the production of excellent wine and spirits.
What is the best time to visit Santa Venerina?
Santa Venerina 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 Santa Venerina during the year.
What to see in Santa Venerina
Church of Santo Stefano - Byzantine Tricora in Santa Venerina
Church of Santa Venera in Santa Venerina
Palmento Museum in Santa Venerina
Artium Ancient Crafts Museum in Santa Venerina
War memorial in Santa Venerina
Church of the Sacred Heart in Santa Venerina
Church of Maria SS. of Carmel in Santa Venerina
Church of Maria SS. Immaculate in Santa Venerina
Church of San Mauro Abate in Santa Venerina
Church of Santa Maria del Lume in Santa Venerina
Old Church in Santa Venerina
Church of Maria SS. of the Rosary in Santa Venerina
Church of the Virgin Mary in Santa Venerina
Ruins of Tenutella Church in Santa Venerina
Cosentini Oasis Park in Santa Venerina
What to eat in Santa Venerina
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Santa Venerina
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.
