Scicli

Things to do, attractions, interesting facts

Scicli

State: RG - Area: Ragusa surroundings

Scicli is a splendid Baroque city that rises at the point where the three narrow valleys open into a vast plain that reaches a splendid sea.
Scicli is a UNESCO World Heritage Site together with the other seven late Baroque cities of the Val di Noto: along the streets of the historic center of Scicli there are splendid churches in golden stone and sumptuous palaces.
Scicli is home to some of the main locations of the TV series Il Commissario Montalbano, based on the novel of the same name by Andrea Camilleri.

What is the best time to visit Scicli?

Scicli 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 Scicli 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 Scicli

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 Scicli

"Inspector Montalbano" - Scicli
In the city of Scicli there is the famous police station of the television series "Il Commisario Montalbano".
Legendary origins of Scicli coat of arms
The origin of the coat of arms of the city of Scicli is traced back to the mythological figure of the hero Hercules.
The warrior Madonna of Scicli
In the city of Scicli the Madonna delle Milizie is venerated, the only warrior Virgin of the Christian world.
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