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Salemi
What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts
State: TP - Area: Selinunte and Belice Valley
Salemi is an Arab-medieval village located in the heart of the Belice Valley, surrounded by immense countryside, hills and vineyards.
One of the characteristic features of Salemi is the presence of buildings of different styles, which reflect the successive dominations over time: its origins date back to the Elimi, who founded the nucleus of Halyciae, Alicia. Alicia was conquered first by the Romans, then by the Goths, the Byzantines and the Arabs, who changed its name to Saleiman, "seat of delights", then by the Normans and the Swabians.
Salemi is known as the City of Loaves for its ancient tradition of devotional loaves.
What is the best time to visit Salemi?
Salemi 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 Salemi 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 see in Salemi
What to eat in Salemi
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Salemi
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 and Fun Facts
Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Salemi
