Agira

Things to do, attractions, interesting facts

Agira

State: EN - Area: Central Sicily

Agira is a picturesque city in the hinterland of Sicily that dominates the Salso and Simeto valleys.
It is among the oldest and most prestigious Sicilian centers: according to legend, it was founded before the Trojan War, it was inhabited since the prehistory and the first inhabited center was founded by the Sicans, the first people together with the Sicilians and helmets to be present in Sicily. The origin of its name seems to be linked to the name of one of the Sican leaders "Agiride".
Agira is a "city of art" for its rich and varied archaeological, historical and artistic heritage. Its urban fabric is an expression of the different eras that have marked its history.
Agira also offers a rich environmental heritage.
Symbol of its food and wine are the cassatelle di Agira, a crescent of shortcrust pastry filled with cocoa, chopped almonds, chickpea flour and dried lemon peel.

What is the best time to visit Agira?

Agira 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 Agira 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 Agira

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.

Nearby Places

Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Agira. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!

Gagliano Castelferrato

Central Sicily

Regalbuto

Central Sicily

Leonforte

Central Sicily

Troina

Central Sicily

Interesting Facts

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

Places of worship of San Filippo D'Agira
The close link between the saint and Agira is symbolized by the presence of different places of worship to which legends are linked.
Agira and the mythical Hercules
To make the first centuries of Agira's history more fascinating is the figure of Hercules who stopped in this city during his wanderings.
Ancient origins of Agira
Agira, together with Erice, is the Sicilian city that has had more living continuity on the same place from prehistoric times to today.
Agira and Diodorus Siculus
Diodorus Siculus, an important historian of the Caesarian age, was born in the city of Agira.
San Filippo D'Agira and the apparition to the shepherds
According to tradition, on 11 January 1682, San Filippo D'Agira appeared to shepherds to protect them and other citizens from the fall of a rock.
Agira and the Painter Elio Romano
In the territories of Agira the Sicilian painter Elio Romano painted some of his paintings.
Legend of Santa Margherita of Agira
The legend of Santa Margherita di Agira explains why her simulacrum portrays her with a dragon at her feet.
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