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Sambuca di Sicilia: Arab origins Sicilian heart
What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts
State: AG - Area: Selinunte and Belice Valley
Sambuca di Sicilia is a splendid village of Arab origin surrounded by the vineyards of the Belice Valley.
Sambuca boasts an ancient history that has its roots in the years of Arab domination.
In the past the village was called Zabut in honor of Emir Al Zabut who founded it after the Arab landing in Sicily in 827.
In the streets of the village the Arab influence is still strong and makes the atmosphere of Sambuca di Sicilia even more suggestive.
What is the best time to visit Sambuca di Sicilia?
Sambuca di Sicilia 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 Sambuca di Sicilia 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 Sambuca di Sicilia
Saracen District of Sambuca di Sicilia
Church of the Rosary of Sambuca di Sicilia
Theater of Sambuca di Sicilia
Mother Church of Sambuca di Sicilia
Zabut Castle of Sambuca di Sicilia
Sanctuary of Most Holy Mary of Audience of Sambuca di Sicilia
Church of Santa Caterina in Sambuca di Sicilia
Archaeological Museum in Sambuca di Sicilia
Archaeological Area of Adranon
Sambuca di Sicilia Stone Quarries
Fort of Mazzallakkar
Arancio Lake
What to eat in Sambuca di Sicilia
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Sambuca di Sicilia
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.
