Things to do
Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show, Concerts,... Torretta
Torretta
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
State: PA - Area: Palermo surroundings
Torretta stands on the slopes of Mount Canalicchi, not far from the Tyrrhenian Sea and the city of Palermo.
It was officially founded in 1599 by the noble Arrigo Traina and throughout its history, first as a fiefdom and then as a barony, it has had the prerogative of belonging to some of the most illustrious families in Sicily: Grifeo, Santapau, Traina and Tomasi di Lampedusa.
Of significant interest is the artistic heritage of this small center enclosed in the Sanctuary of the Madonna delle Grazie and in the treasures of art preserved in it.
What is the best time to visit Torretta?
Torretta 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 Torretta 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 Torretta
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.
