Viagrande

Things to do, attractions, interesting facts

Viagrande

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.

What to eat

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.

Interesting Facts

Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Viagrande

Places "History of a blackcap" - Viagrande
Villa Di Bella in Viagrande is one of the sets of the film "Storia di una capinera", a film set in mid-nineteenth-century Catania.
Origin of the name - Viagrande -
The origin of the name - Viagrande - seems to be connected to the position in which the village stands.
"A beautiful November" - Viagrande
Villa Manganelli Biscari in Viagrande was the set of "A beautiful November", a film with Gina Lollobrigida set in Sicily.
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