Things to do
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Baucina
What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts
State: PA - Area: Palermo surroundings
Baucina is a small village that rises in the Palermo hinterland. Its territory is an integral part of the Pizzo Cane, Pizzo Trigna and Grotta Mazzamuto Nature Reserve.
Its history is very ancient as evidenced by the discoveries and archaeological sites located within its territory. The first houses began to arise in the 1500s around a small country church, the current town was founded in 1624 at the behest of Don Mariano Migliaccio Conti who obtained the licentia populandi.
Today Baucina retains the its ancient urban layout with its classic stepped climbs, and inside the buildings of worship, it houses works of particular artistic value.
What is the best time to visit Baucina?
Baucina 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 Baucina 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 Baucina
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Baucina
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.
