Frazzanò
What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts
State: ME - Area: Messina surroundings
Frazzanò is a small village dominated by a Basilian monastery of rare beauty. The village, surrounded by mountains and valleys, immersed in a beech forest, is also known as the Village of the Beech Trees.
Its origins date back to 835 when it was founded by a group of refugees from the Roman/Byzantine city of Cractus. It then became, in 1453, a fief of the Filangeri family until it achieved its independence in 1700.
Frazzanò still today retains a typically medieval layout with an urban fabric made up of narrow streets, houses leaning against each other, small squares and churches.
What is the best time to visit Frazzanò?
Frazzanò 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 Frazzanò during the year.
What to eat in Frazzanò
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Frazzanò
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.
