Aidone
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts

Area: Central Sicily
Aidone, located on a hill of the Erei, dominates the entire central-eastern and part of the northern side of the island, so much that of being called the Balcony of Sicily.
In its territory there is the important Sicilian-Greek-Hellenistic site of Morgantina.
According to tradition there is a relationship between the ancient city of Morgantina and Aidone, evidenced by the existence of a road that leads from Morgantina to Aidone and by the remains of an aqueduct that drew from the slopes of the mountain to supply the polis.
In its territory there is the important Sicilian-Greek-Hellenistic site of Morgantina.
According to tradition there is a relationship between the ancient city of Morgantina and Aidone, evidenced by the existence of a road that leads from Morgantina to Aidone and by the remains of an aqueduct that drew from the slopes of the mountain to supply the polis.
What to see
Things to do
Tour, Experience, Tastings,...
Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show,... Aidone
Living Crib of Aidone
2023 December | 2024 Gennaio
2023 December | 2024 Gennaio

Carnival in Aidone
2024 February
2024 February

Feast of San Giuseppe in Aidone
March 19
March 19

What to eat
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Aidone
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.
Interesting Facts
Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Aidone
Where to stay
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Nearby Places
Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Aidone. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!
Piazza Armerina
Central Sicily
Valguarnera Caropepe
Central Sicily
Raddusa
Central Sicily
San Michele di Ganzaria
Central Sicily
San Cono
Central Sicily
Caltagirone
Central Sicily