San Pietro Clarenza
What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts
State: CT - Area: Catania and Etna
San Pietro Clarenza is an Etna village of medieval origins.
Its origins date back to the arrival of the Arabs, during the first centuries of the Middle Ages. The first evidence of the existence of the farmhouse is given by the Latin inscription on the portal of the Church of Santa Caterina, dating back to 1316. It was severely hit by the eruption of 1669, which destroyed the entire neighborhood of Sant'Antonio and the Chiesa Maggiore .
Although little remains of the original inhabited area, the village of San Pietro Clarenza still retains historical places of great interest and is surrounded by fascinating nature.
What is the best time to visit San Pietro Clarenza?
San Pietro Clarenza 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 San Pietro Clarenza during the year.
What to see in San Pietro Clarenza
Belvedere Tower in San Pietro Clarenza
Church of Santa Caterina in San Pietro Clarenza
Mannino block in San Pietro Clarenza
Piazza della Vittoria in San Pietro Clarenza
Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie in San Pietro Clarenza
Oratory Madonna delle Grazie in San Pietro Clarenza
Monument to the fallen in San Pietro Clarenza
Calvary in San Pietro Clarenza
Church of S. Antonio Abate in San Pietro Clarenza
Church of San Gaetano in San Pietro Clarenza
What to eat in San Pietro Clarenza
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in San Pietro Clarenza
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.
