Things to do
Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show, Concerts,... Naso
Naso
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
State: ME - Area: Messina surroundings
Naso stands on the Nebrodi mountains, in a splendid position overlooking the sea.
Its origin is shrouded in myth: it is said that Agatirso, the ancient Naso, was founded in 1218 BC by the hand of Agathirnos, son of the God of Aeolus winds. In the early Middle Ages, Naso acquired greatness and power thanks to the dominion of the Ventimiglia feudal lords: it first received the title of county and then of city. Between the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries it was hit by numerous earthquakes that razed a large part of the city, the old castle and part of the city walls. The current appearance of the city is in fact due to the reconstructions carried out following these earthquakes.
Naso hides works of art of considerable artistic value and is a destination for pilgrimages for being the birthplace of San Cono, patron saint of the city.
What is the best time to visit Naso?
Naso 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 Naso 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 eat
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Naso
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.
