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Aidone: the balcony of Sicily
What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts
State: EN - Area: Central Sicily
Aidone, located on a hill of the Erei, dominates the entire central-eastern and part of the northern side of the island, so much that of being called the Balcony of Sicily.
In its territory there is the important Sicilian-Greek-Hellenistic site of Morgantina.
According to tradition there is a relationship between the ancient city of Morgantina and Aidone, evidenced by the existence of a road that leads from Morgantina to Aidone and by the remains of an aqueduct that drew from the slopes of the mountain to supply the polis.
What is the best time to visit Aidone?
Aidone 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 Aidone 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 Aidone
Church of San Giovanni in Aidone
Church of Maria SS. del Carmelo in Aidone
Church of the SS. Annunziata in Aidone
Church of the Guardian Angels in Aidone
Church of San Giuseppe in Aidone
Church of the Holy Crucifix in Aidone
Capuchin Church and Convent in Aidone
Church of San Marco in Aidone
Church of Maria SS. delle Grazie in Aidone
Church of Sant'Anna in Aidone
Church of San Domenico in Aidone
Archaeological Area of Morgantina
Ruins of the Church of San Michele in Aidone
Church of Sant'Antonio Abate in Aidone
Church of San Leone in Aidone
Mother Church in Aidone
Church of Santa Maria La Cava in Aidone
Castellaccio in Aidone
Pietratagliata Castle in Aidone
Adelasia Tower in Aidone
Archaeological Museum of Aidone
What to eat in Aidone
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Aidone
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 Aidone
