Piazza Vittorio Emanuele in Menfi
Piazza Vittorio Emanuele III is the heart of the city of Menfi.
It was built in the 17th century at the behest of Diego Aragona Tagliavia Pignatelli.
Via Garibaldi, the ancient main street of the city, branches off from the square and intersects with the other streets creating the typical seventeenth-century chessboard urban layout.
The terrible earthquake of 1968 unfortunately destroyed the most representative buildings of the square and of the entire city: the Tower, built in the 13th century by Frederick II, and the Mother Church , dating back to the end of the 17th century. The reconstruction of these two buildings, designed by the architect Vittorio Gregotti, the presence of the ancient Town Hall and the Pignatelli Palace, have created a new functional space that evokes the rich history of the city of Menfi.
From the square you can enjoys a breathtaking view.
