Bisacquino

Things to do, attractions, interesting facts

Bisacquino

State: PA - Area: Selinunte and Belice Valley

Bisacquino represents one of the most important centers of the Palermo hinterland thanks to its cultural and architectural wealth.
The original nucleus of the village was founded by the Arabs in the year 840, and still today it presents an urban conformation of an Islamic imprint with narrow and winding streets, courtyards, alleys, arches and fountains.
It was later under the rule of the Normans and reached its maximum splendor at the time of Spanish rule when the village became the home of illustrious families and was embellished and enriched with monuments and churches . In fact, Bisacquino boasts 18 churches, one for each district, some of which are characterized by elegant and particular bell towers.

What is the best time to visit Bisacquino?

Bisacquino 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 Bisacquino 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 Bisacquino

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 Bisacquino

Origin of the name "Bisacquino"
Bisacquino, over the centuries, was subject to various foreign dominations. For this reason the origin of the name is controversial.
Legend about origins of Madonna del Balzo Sanctuary
According to tradition, the construction of the Madonna del Balzo Sanctuary in Bisaquino took place following a miraculous event.
Luchino Visconti, the Leopard and Bisacquino
Luchino Visconti, during the filming of the film The Leopard, visited a watch shop in Bisacquino.
Legend of Monte Triona
An ancient popular belief has it that Monte Triona is half full of water and the other half full of gold.
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