Ficarazzi
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
State: PA - Area: Palermo surroundings
Ficarazzi is a small village located on the outskirts of the Sicilian capital.
Its history begins under the barony of the Misilmeri, it was then the viceroy Pietro Speciale who gave prestige to this fiefdom through the cultivation of sugar cane plantations and the construction of the tower and the first rural settlement. Over the following centuries, the ownership of the fiefdom passed under various important families.
The symbol of the village and its history is today the elegant castle of Ficarazzi. Monuments and religious buildings enrich its historic centre, stately homes and bagli dot its territory.
What is the best time to visit Ficarazzi?
Ficarazzi 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 Ficarazzi during the year.
What to eat
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Ficarazzi
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.
