Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
State: EN - Area: Central Sicily
Centuripe is a picturesque village which, with its characteristic shape of swallow with spread wings, is nestled on the top of a hill, is dominated by the Etna volcano and sweeps between the Salso, Dittaino and Simeto valleys and the mountain ranges of the Erei and Nebrodi. Due to its panoramic position it was defined by Giuseppe Garibaldi as the "Balcony of Sicily".
Centuripe was founded by the Sicilians in the 8th century BC. and subsequently followed by Greeks, Romans, Swabians and Angevins. It was first destroyed in 1232 by the hand of Frederick II of Swabia, then by King Charles I of Anjou. In 1548 it returned to its ancient splendor at the hands of the count of Adernò, Francesco Moncada, who rebuilt the village.
Centuripe boasts an enviable archaeological heritage from the Roman age, the second richest in Eastern Sicily after Taormina.
Centuripe preserves still the traditional and suggestive sixteenth-century urban layout: its historic center is rich in monuments of considerable value, its territory tells its ancient history.
The craftsmanship that makes the village of Centuripe famous in the world is the reproduction of ancient works, works that maintain the fidelity of reproduction but that preserve the originality of a unique work of art. These are products requested by numerous national and international museums or as suovenir.
What is the best time to visit Centuripe?
Centuripe 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 Centuripe 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.
Centuripe Archaeological Museum
Mother Church in Centuripe
Temple of the Augustales in Centuripe
Dogana in Centuripe
Corradino Castle in Centuripe
Terme Bagni in Centuripe
Village of Carcaci
Riparo Cassataro in Centuripe
Ethno-anthropological Museum in Centuripe
Calvary Church in Centuripe
Church of the SS Crocifisso in Centuripe
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Centuripe
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.
Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Centuripe. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!
Catania and Etna
Central Sicily
Catania and Etna
Catania and Etna
