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Borgetto
What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts
State: PA - Area: Palermo surroundings
Borgetto is a small village located a short distance from Palermo.
A popular legend tells of its origins, history places its presence already in the late thirteenth century, a time when Borgetto was a fiefdom under the power of Simone d'Escolo . But the real story of Borgetto begins in 1337 when Margherita d'Escolo became the new lady of the fiefdom: she decided to donate the fiefdom to the Monastery of San Martino delle Scale, on condition that the abbot built a Monastery in the town to be consecrated in Santa Maria delle Ciambre. Thus was born the Monastery of the Madonna del Romitello, still today one of the main attractions of Borgetto together with the churches and the important works kept in them.
What is the best time to visit Borgetto?
Borgetto 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 Borgetto 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 Borgetto
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Borgetto
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.
