Leonforte

Things to do, attractions, interesting facts

Leonforte

State: EN - Area: Central Sicily

Leonforte is a charming village immersed in the countryside founded by Count Nicolò Placido Branciforti in 1610. The territory of Leonforte, however, preserves a very ancient history: in this place the ancient settlement of the Sicilians, one of the first peoples of Sicily, was built; the Byzantines built there the castle of Tavi, today reduced to a few ruins; With the subsequent Norman conquest the town passed into the hands of various nobles, until during the Spanish domination it passed to Branciforti.
The area surrounding Leonforte is rich in water, as evidenced by the monumental fountains that enrich the village, and has always been involved in intense agricultural activity as evidenced by the many rural buildings and mills that dot the surrounding area.

What is the best time to visit Leonforte?

Leonforte 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 Leonforte 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 Leonforte

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 Facts

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

Origin of the Leonforte coat of arms
Leonforte's coat of arms is a crowned lion with severed paws holding a flag. Behind this particular representation there is a legend.
La bella società - Leonforte
In the city of Leonforte some of the most iconic scenes of the film "La bella società" were shot.
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