Things to do
Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show, Concerts,... Viagrande
What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts
State: CT - Area: Catania and Etna
Viagrande is a charming center of ancient origins, a holiday destination of the old Catania aristocracy and includes numerous ancient villas built by the nobility of the time.
Its hilly position, halfway between Etna and the sea, the climate , the villas and gardens, still make it a popular destination for tourists.
Viagrande is also nature, a few steps from the inhabited center extends the Monte Serra Park, an equipped green area that includes an ancient covered volcanic crater from a dense vegetation.
Its gastronomy is very appreciated.
What is the best time to visit Viagrande?
Viagrande 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 Viagrande 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.
Monte Serra park in Viagrande
Butterfly house in Viagrande
Etna Museum in Viagrande
Madonna d'Idria Church in Viagrande
Manganelli Biscari Villa a Viagrande
Di Bella Villa Viagrande
Church of Santa Caterina in Viagrande
Church of San Biagio in Viagrande
Mirone - Deodato Palace in Viagrande
Ancient Church in Viagrande
Church of Our Lady of Lourdes in Viagrande
Church of San Michele in Viagrande
Partanna Palace in Viagrande
Church of San Vito in Viagrande
Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show, Concerts,... Viagrande
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Viagrande
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.