Prizzi

Things to do, attractions, interesting facts

Prizzi

State: PA - Area: Palermo surroundings

Prizzi is a small village that stands on the southern slope of an isolated mountain, north of the Sicilian Apennine chain. It is a place rich in naturalistic and historical attractions.
Its origins are ancient and this is testified by the settlement of Elymian origins, known by the name Hippana.
Its center maintains the characteristics of the medieval village with small and winding streets that wind around the ancient castle.
Surrounded by fertile countryside that abounds in the purest waters, the village is renowned for its cereals, legumes, dairy products and oil.

What is the best time to visit Prizzi?

Prizzi 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 Prizzi 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

Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Prizzi

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.

Interesting Facts

Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Prizzi

The Dance of the Devils in Prizzi
The Ballo dei Diavoli in Prizzi is a traditional festival, on the border between the sacred and the profane, which takes place every year in Prizzi on Easter Sunday.
Legend of the bull of the church of SS Crocifisso in Prizzi
An architectural frieze depicting a bull is set in the façade of the Church of the SS Crocifisso. A legend explains its origin.
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