Valguarnera Caropepe
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
State: EN - Area: Central Sicily
Valguarnera Caropepe rises on the eastern slope of the Erei, in a magnificent expanse of fields cultivated with wheat, valleys and hills.
The territory that surrounds it has archaeological-historical characteristics of great importance: archaeological evidence and Greco-Roman remains of remarkable value.
The first documented news about Valguarnera Caropepe dates back to 1246, when the then feud of Caropipi stood on the current promontory. Under the Valguarnera, in 1549, the village assumed the dignity of a town.
What is the best time to visit Valguarnera Caropepe ?
Valguarnera Caropepe 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 Valguarnera Caropepe 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
Piazza della Repubblica is the heart of the social and political life of the town, overlooking it is the Municipal Palace, with a sober but valuable façade.An important architectural heritage is represented by the buildings of worship: the Mother Church, dedicated to Patron Saint San Cristofero, with his monumental curved façade; the Church of the Immaculate Conception which houses the fifteenth-century painting of the Madonna delle Grazie from the Byzantine school; the seventeenth-century churches of S. Anna and S. Antonino with their bell towers covered with ceramic tiles; the Church of San Liborio; the Church of Purgatory; the Church of San Francesco; church of San Giuseppe, in Gothic style, built in 1921;
Also of interest are: Palazzo Prato, with fine frescoes on the ceiling, home to the Museum of Ethno-Anthropological and Emigration Valguarnerese; Palazzo Sebastiano Arena; Casa Lanza; the former headquarters of the Mandamental Prison which houses the Municipal Antiquarium; the Caripa House Museum housed in a building dating back to the medieval period, probably one of the control towers of the nearby Porta di Piazza; the square in front of the Litteri arch overlooked by some art nouveau buildings; the municipal gardens, known as "Villa Nuova" and "Villa Vecchia";
The territory of Valguarnera Caropepe preserves an archaeological heritage of considerable interest: ancient caves of probable rock origin, including the Baldassarre caves, used as a place of worship; the remains of an Acropolis in the Rossomanno district; the Monterascati district, bordering Rossomanno and dotted with important Neolithic cave settlements; the hilly area called Santa Croce, due to an enormous metal cross, a place from which you can enjoy a splendid panorama; the Mining park of Floristella-Grottacalda, once one of the most famous sulfur mines in Italy.
What to eat
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Valguarnera Caropepe
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 Valguarnera Caropepe . The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!
