Novara di Sicilia: Stone village, Gallo-Italic language and Majorcan cheese

What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts

State: ME - Area: Messina surroundings

Novara di Sicilia is one of the most beautiful villages in Sicily, it is located on the border between the Peloritani mountains and the Nebrodi mountains, and is surrounded by lush nature.
The history of this ancient Sicilian village is linked to Arabs, Normans and Cistercians, who over the centuries have contributed to making this village unique.
The historic center of Novara di Sicilia fascinates with its narrow streets paved with cobblestones and sandstone, with its characteristic houses, its splendid churches, and for the refined arches and decorations.
Novara di Sicilia is the homeland of the Maiorchino, a very tasty Sicilian cheese.

What is the best time to visit Novara di Sicilia?

Novara di Sicilia 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 Novara di Sicilia 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 in Novara di Sicilia

Novara di Sicilia Tourist Map

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Piazza San Sebastiano in Novara di Sicilia

Church of Maria SS. Announced in Novara of Sicily

Piazza Bertolami in Novara di Sicilia

Church of San Francesco in Novara di Sicilia

Buemi square in Novara di Sicilia

Church of San Nicolò in Novara di Sicilia

Church of Sant'Ugo in Novara di Sicilia

Former Church of San Giovanni in Novara di Sicilia

Cathedral of Novara of Sicily

Castle of Novara of Sicily

Fontana House in Novara di Sicilia

Town hall in Novara di Sicilia

Church of San Giorgio - Auditorium in Novara di Sicilia

Church of Sant'Antonio Abate in Novara di Sicilia

Casalaina Theater in Novara di Sicilia

Giorginaro mill in Novara di Sicilia

Rocca di Novara di Sicilia

Abbey of Santa Maria La Noara in Novara di Sicilia

Shelter of Sperlinga in Novara di Sicilia

Borgo di San Marco in Novara di Sicilia

Things to do

Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show, Concerts,... Novara di Sicilia

Maiorchino Festival in Novara di Sicilia
26, 27 Apr 2025

Street Food fest dei grani antichi e Pasta a Novara di Sicilia
Jun 2025

Feast of Shearing in Novara di Sicilia
Jul 2025

Harvest festival in Novara di Sicilia
Jul 2025

Pasta Ncasciada Festival in Novara di Sicilia
Aug 2025

Feast of the Assumption in Novara di Sicilia
Aug 2025

Nov'Aria - Festival of street arts in Novara di Sicilia
Aug 2025

Novara di Sicilia Summer 2024
summer 2025

Goat Festival in the oven in Novara di Sicilia
Sep 2025

Festival polpette in Novara di Sicilia
Sep 2025

Hazelnut Festival in Novara di Sicilia
Oct 2025

Mushroom weekend in Novara di Sicilia
Nov 2025

Christmas in Novara di Sicilia
Dec 2025

Feast of S. Antonio Abate in Novara di Sicilia
Jan 2026

Carnival in Novara di Sicilia
Feb 2026

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What to eat in Novara di Sicilia

Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Novara di Sicilia

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.

Interesting and Fun Facts

Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Novara di Sicilia

The Game of Majorchino obtain UNESCO recognition
The Gioco del Maiorchino, a tournament that has been organized in Novara di Sicilia for over 400 years, has obtained a UNESCO recognition.

The legend of the witches of Spartivento
It is said that witches once lived in Novara di Sicilia.

The fountains of Novara di Sicilia
In the village of Novara di Sicilia there are several monumental fountains.

The Gallo-Italic dialect and the cicerchia
The Gallo-Italic dialect spoken in Novara di Sicilia and the diffusion of cicerchia in the village have a common origin.

Rocca Salvatesta is the peak that dominates the village of Novara di Sicilia. It is said that a treasure is hidden in its ravines.

Legend of Rocca Leone in Novara di Sicilia
A legend narrates the origin of Rocca Leone, the peak that dominates the town of Noavara di Sicilia.

The mystery of the wax baby in Novara di Sicilia
In the Cathedral of Novara di Sicilia a wax baby is exhibited to which a mystery is linked.

Origin of the name Novara di Sicilia
The name Novara is linked to the main activity carried out by the first populations who inhabited these lands.

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