Carlentini

What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts

Carlentini

State: SR - Area: Siracusa surroundings

Carlentini is a village that stands on the edge of the plain of Catania, in an area surrounded by citrus groves, close to the Pancali and Iblei mountains.
Its history is intimately connected to nearby Lentini: following the 1542 earthquake that devastated Lentini , the fortress city of Carleontini arose, i.e. the Lentini founded by Charles V. A great fire in 1561 and the devastating earthquake in the Val di Noto in 1693 led to a complete reconstruction of the ancient town.
The city has an urban layout with an orthogonal layout that enhances the valuable architectural elements located in it. The numerous religious buildings and the remains of the old Spanish fortifications bear witness to its history.

What is the best time to visit Carlentini?

Carlentini 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 Carlentini 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 Carlentini

Rock Church of the Crucifix in Carlentini

Rock Church of the Crucifix in Carlentini
Leontinoi Archaeological Park

Leontinoi Archaeological Park
Mother Church in Carlentini

Mother Church in Carlentini

What to eat in Carlentini

Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Carlentini

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.

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