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Chiusa Sclafani: the village of cherries
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
State: PA - Area: Palermo surroundings
Chiusa Sclafani is a small village nestled on a slope in the Sosio river valley, in an area rich in naturalistic beauties.
The origins of this village are very ancient, it is thought to date back to the period of Greek domination of the area. The development of the current inhabited center took place starting from 1320, a time in which Count Matteo Sclafani worked to build the castle on the ruins of the pre-existing Saracen farmhouse.
Chiusa Sclafani is the country of cherry trees. In spring, at the time of cherry blossom, the landscape of the valley surrounding the town turns white, offering an extremely suggestive panorama.
What is the best time to visit Chiusa Sclafani?
Chiusa Sclafani 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 Chiusa Sclafani 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
What to eat
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Chiusa Sclafani
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.
