RavanusaCity of Monte Saraceno
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
Provincia: AG - Area: Agrigento surroundings
Ravanusa is an ancient village located in the Agrigento hinterland, at the foot of Mount Saraceno, a place of important archaeological finds.
The history of these lands is very ancient and dates back to the proto-historic period as evidenced by the caves present in the area . The remains found in the area also reveal the existence of an important city from the Greek era, which is believed to be the ancient Kakiron, destroyed during the First Punic War. The current town was founded in the Norman period when Ruggero D'Altavilla conquered Agrigento and the surrounding area in 1086.
The long and rich history of this village still lives on today in its archaeological sites, in its museum and in its monuments.
What to see
What to eat
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Ravanusa
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 Ravanusa
Nearby Places
Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Ravanusa. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!
Campobello di Licata
Agrigento surroundings
Sommatino
Central Sicily
Delia
Central Sicily
Riesi
Central Sicily
