Things to do
Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show, Concerts,... Paternò
What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts
State: CT - Area: Catania and Etna
Paternò is located on the southern slope of Etna, in the Simeto valley.
The city is a crossroads of culture, art and history. Its origins date back to the time before the Greeks, its ancient name was Ibla Mayor and its territory preserves numerous archaeological remains.
The symbol of the town is its Norman castle located on the "historic hill" together with the other main monuments of the city.
What is the best time to visit Paternò?
Paternò 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 Paternò during the year.
If you want to know about upcoming festivals and events Click here and you will find a list of the most important ones.
Staircase della Matrice in Paternò
Norman Castle of Paternò
Church of S. Maria dell'Alto in Paternò
San Francesco Complex in Paternò
Church of Christ on the Mount in Paternò
Monumental Cemetery in Paternò
Church of S. Maria delle Grazie in Paternò
Doors of Paternò
Moncada Palace in Paternò
Church of Gancia in Paternò
Las Casas Portal in Paternò
Church of Santa Barbara in Paternò
Church of Carmine in Paternò
Church of the SS. Sacramento in Paternò
Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show, Concerts,... Paternò
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Paternò
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.
To view a list of business activity within tourism in Paternò Click here