Agrimontana in Palazzolo Acreide

The history of Palazzolo Acreide, the beauty of Monti Iblei and all the flavors of the most delicious agricultural and food products of the area make Agrimontana in Palazzolo Acreide a real event's audience not to be missed, with a program that will transform your autumn stay in the village into a great experience to remember!
Genuine flavours e local crafts, the typical riches of Palazzolo Acreide, are on display for two whole days in the square, attracting the inhabitants of the village, citizens of neighboring villages and tourists from all over the country.
When we talk about Agrimontana in Palazzolo Acreide, we immediately think of typical products of the Iblei, from black pig salami with mushrooms, from truffles to homemade pasta, with ancient qualities of wheat which have now become exclusive to the area. And then, honey and sweets from the Sicilian tradition will accompany you in the last stretch of the Festival in Palazzolo Acreide, before you set out to discover the country.

The history of Agrimontana in Palazzolo Acreide

Palazzolo Acreide, is located about 670 meters above sea level between the lands of the Iblei Mountains; these areas have always been famous for the cured meat production, cheese and characteristic flavors, the result of ancient traditions and techniques to be preserved. This is how the best flavors of the Iblei Mountains are born, which for years now have been celebrated in the Sagra a Palazzolo Acreide.
Everyone in the village participates in Agrimontana: from restaurateurs to hoteliers, and the world of culture is certainly not excluded, which, thanks to organized tours, will lead you to discover the history of the surroundings.
La gastronomic event, then, becomes an opportunity to explore all the culture of a sincere world, linked to the traditions of agriculture and livestock, history and archeology, but ready to open up to the general public, welcoming visitors to show them also the thriving present of this beautiful mountain village.

When the festival takes place in Palazzolo Acreide

The Festival in Palazzolo Acreide takes place on 22 and the 23 October, from 9:00 in the morning until 23:00.

Where the festival takes place in Palazzolo Acreide

Agrimontana returns as every year in Piazza Duomo and Corso Vittorio Emanuele, in Palazzolo Acreide, in the Free Municipal Consortium of Syracuse.

What to do during the Festival in Palazzolo Acreide

Delight your palate with street food and first courses of the Sicilian tradition; don't give up on sweets and put your diet aside for a few days, because the flavors of the Sagra a Palazzolo Acreide are truly unique. After having tasted cured meats and cheeses, pasta, bread, sweets and all the specialties of Agrimontana, you can explore the center or the surroundings of Palazzolo Acreide and if you can reach Noto or Vizzini at about 30 km from the town, staying in the center you will have the opportunity to discover all the treasures of this village in the Iblei Mountains.
La Mother Church Is that of San Nicola, in the northern part of the country; a few hundred meters away, you will find the Parish Church of S. Michele Arcangelo and also other sacred buildings, such as the majestic ones Basilicas of St. Paul need San Sebastiano, Church of Santa Maria della Medaglia or the Church of Santa Maria Maddalena. The Capuchin Convent, with the adjoining Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, could be the final stage of your tour to discover the many sacred buildings in the centre.
A second route that we suggest you follow is the one in search of the historic buildings of Palazzolo Acreide, which will take you in front of the Medieval castle, a fascinating archaeological site that overlooks the town from via Calendoli; the other stages of this route pass through Zocco Palace al Noble Palace of Via Messina, also touching Lapira Palace e Cafici Palace.
The third itinerary to follow in Palazzolo Acreide is the cultural one, which will take you to the most fascinating museums in the area, such as the Judica Archaeological Museum and Travelers Museum.

How it is possible to reach Agrimontana, the Festival in Palazzolo Acreide

Palazzolo Acreide, in the Free Municipal Consortium of Syracuse, can be reached in the car via the Catania-Syracuse motorway or the A18 Messina-Catania. Even those who travel on the train, however, can easily reach the center, getting off at Ragusa station, about 22 km from the town, and then continuing with the bus or the shuttle.