Cianciana
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
Area: Agrigento surroundings
Cianciana is a small village located in the valley of the Platani river, surrounded by the Sicani mountains.
Its origins date back to Roman times when a villa of the imperial age stood in these lands. The current inhabited center was founded in 1646 by Baron Antonio Giuseppe Joppolo. In the 19th century, with the discovery of sulfur deposits, Cianciana experienced great development and from a village with an agricultural vocation it became the town of sulphurous gases.
Many historic buildings are concentrated along the main street of the village , civil and religious, of particular historical and artistic interest.
Its origins date back to Roman times when a villa of the imperial age stood in these lands. The current inhabited center was founded in 1646 by Baron Antonio Giuseppe Joppolo. In the 19th century, with the discovery of sulfur deposits, Cianciana experienced great development and from a village with an agricultural vocation it became the town of sulphurous gases.
Many historic buildings are concentrated along the main street of the village , civil and religious, of particular historical and artistic interest.
What to eat
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Cianciana
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.
Where to stay
Best Offers of Vacation Rental, hotel, B&B where to sleep in Cianciana
Nearby Places
Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Cianciana. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!
Cattolica Eraclea
Agrigento surroundings
San Biagio Platani
Agrigento surroundings
Bivona
Agrigento surroundings
Santo Stefano Quisquina
Agrigento surroundings
Raffadali
Agrigento surroundings
Burgio
Agrigento surroundings