What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts
State: CL - Area: Central Sicily
Milena is a small village in the Sicilian hinterland, rich in history and culinary traditions.
It is a young town, having been an independent municipality only since 1923, but it boasts ancient origins. Its territory has been inhabited since ancient times: the finds discovered testify to the presence of human settlements dating back to the Neolithic era, the Copper, Iron and Bronze Ages. The Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs and Normans also passed through these lands. The birth of the first residential areas dates back to the end of the nineteenth century when the ecclesiastical assets were confiscated by the State and thus the territory of Milocca, which belonged to the Benedictines of San Martino della Scala of Palermo, became property of the city of Sutera. This sold the new lands to its inhabitants, so the guardians and farmers built their homes here. Thus the Robbe were born, the first urban agglomerations of Milena.
What is the best time to visit Milena?
Milena 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 Milena 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.
The village of Milena preserves traces of its ancient history in the archaeological site of Monte Campanella, in the remains of the Convent of San Martino and in the so-called rural robbe located in the countryside of its territory.
Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show, Concerts,... Milena
The feast of San Giuseppe, the patron saint of Milena, is the most important religious festival for the village. Great celebrations take place during the Milena Carnival. A rich calendar of events is organized during the summer season.
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Milena
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.
Milena boasts a rich culinary tradition: Milena's homemade bread and li mbriulati are typical products in great demand.
