Polizzi Generosa
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
State: PA - Area: Cefalù and Madonie
Polizzi Generosa is located on a high cliff that extends along the southern slopes of the Madonie.
Polizzi Generosa has ancient origins as evidenced by the finds found in its territory dating back to the IV-III century BC: some identify it with Athens Sicilian of which the historian Diodorus Siculus wrote.
Polizzi Generosa was then disputed by Byzantines, Arabs and Normans and, embellished by the peoples who dominated it, today boasts an extraordinary artistic heritage. At the end of the 15th century, due to its strategic position along some main communication routes, it was economically and culturally enriched: many works of artistic value, kept in the churches of the town, date back to this period.
What is the best time to visit Polizzi Generosa?
Polizzi Generosa 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 Polizzi Generosa 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
Abies Nebrodensis Museum in Polizzi Generosa
Ancient Toy Exhibition in Polizzi Generosa
Church of Commenda in Polizzi Generosa
Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Polizzi Genrosa
Church of Carmine in Polizzi Generosa
Church of San Pancrazio in Polizzi Generosa
Church of San Nicolò de Franchis in Polizzi Generosa
Church Santa Maria del Gesù a Polizzi Generosa
Ing. Rampolla Museum in Polizzi Generosa
Polizzi Generosa Castle
Carpinello Palace in Polizzi Generosa
Gagliardo Palace in Polizzi Generosa
Church of San Girolamo in Polizzi Generosa
Church of Santa Maria Maggiore in Polizzi Generosa
Archaeological Museum of Polizzi Generosa
Environmental Museum in Polizzi Generosa
Notarbartolo Palace in Polizzi Generosa
What to eat
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Polizzi Generosa
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.
To view a list of business activity within tourism in Polizzi GenerosaClick here
Nearby Places
Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Polizzi Generosa. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!
Castellana Sicula
Cefalù and Madonie
Parco delle Madonie
Cefalù and Madonie
Petralia Sottana
Cefalù and Madonie
Blufi
Cefalù and Madonie
