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Altavilla Milicia: Terrace overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea.
What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts
State: PA - Area: Palermo surroundings
Altavilla Milicia stands on a hill, in a splendid panoramic position, and like a large terrace, overlooks the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The birth of the village dates back to the beginning of the seventeenth century at the behest of the Beccadelli family of Bologna who purchased the fiefdoms of Mìlicia.
The urban layout was curated by Mariano Smiriglio, architect and sculptor who created the urn of Santa Rosalia and of the sculptural apparatus of the Quattro Canti of Palermo, which developed the city around a pre-existing fortified baglio to which the cannamela mill was annexed.
What is the best time to visit Altavilla Milicia?
Altavilla Milicia 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 Altavilla Milicia 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 in Altavilla Milicia
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Altavilla Milicia
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.
