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Agira
What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts
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 see in Agira
Church of Sant'Antonino in Agira
House Museum of Peasant Art in Agira
Agira Municipal Library
Fountain of Hercules in Agira
Maimone Fountain in Agira
Cave of San Filippo in Agira
Canadian War Cemetery in Agira
Cultural Park Agira
Diodoro Siculo Naturalistic Museum in Agira
Vallone Natural Reserve of Piano della Corte in Agira
Church of Maria SS Annunziata in Agira
Church of Sant'Antonio di Padova in Agira
Agira Castle
Church of Sant'Agostino in Agira
Church of Santa Maria Maggiore in Agira
Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli in Agira
Church of Santa Margherita in Agira
Church of San Pietro in Agira
Church of San Giuseppe in Agira
Church of Purgatory in Agira
Neighborhood of Rocche of San Pietro in Agira
Church of San Salvatore in Agira
Royal Church Abbey of San Filippo d'Agira
Aron of the Synagogue in Agira
What to eat in Agira
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.
Interesting and Fun Facts
Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Agira
