Things to do
Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show, Concerts,... Capizzi
What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts
State: ME - Area: Messina surroundings
Capizzi is a small village perched on a knoll at the foot of Monte Averna. It is believed to have been founded around the 7th century BC. by Sicilian populations who took refuge in this place due to the pressure of the first Greek colonizers. Passed to the Byzantines after the fall of the Roman Empire, it was renamed Kabbtih.
Capizzi preserves important signs of these dominations in its monuments, churches and monasteries.
What is the best time to visit Capizzi?
Capizzi 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 Capizzi 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.
Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show, Concerts,... Capizzi
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Capizzi
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.