Militello In Val di Catania

Things to do, attractions, interesting facts

Militello In Val di Catania

State: CT - Area: Central Sicily

Militello In Val di Catania is one of the cities included in the UNESCO list of the late Baroque cities of Sicily.
It is a land inhabited since ancient times, as evidenced by remains dating back to the Copper and Iron Ages, from the Classical and Hellenistic period to di the Byzantine and Arab ones.
Little information is known about its foundation: some legends date it back to the Romans, archaeological evidence dates back to the Norman period.
The devastating earthquake of 1693 destroyed it, but the reconstruction was splendid, with the 'construction of churches and noble palaces, real architectural jewels.

What is the best time to visit Militello In Val di Catania?

Militello In Val di Catania 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 Militello In Val di Catania during the year.

Things to do

What to eat

Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Militello In Val di Catania

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.

Nearby Places

Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Militello In Val di Catania. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!

Scordia

Central Sicily

Palagonia

Central Sicily

Francofonte

Siracusa surroundings

Mineo

Central Sicily

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