Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
State: PA - Area: Cefalù and Madonie
Collesano is a charming village immersed in the Madonie park. Located along the slope of a wide valley, bordered by two streams, and placed at the foot of the Poggio Grotta del Signore relief, it is surrounded by majestic reliefs.
The ancient remains of the castle tell its story: the first urban settlement it developed on Monte D'Oro in the Islamic age in the X century; after the Norman conquest Collesano became the center of a vast feud, finally Roger II, king of Sicily, ordered the destruction of the fortified center, which was then rebuilt on the current site.
The village developed following the orography of the territory marked by the presence of two streams and the influence of religious power which determined the main road axes with the location of churches and monastic orders.
Its name is inextricably linked to the Targa Florio car race, of which it was one of the main steps. Its museum preserves its memory.
It boasts a centuries-old tradition in woodworking and in the creation of inlays.
The food product par excellence is the Cucciddatu, a dessert prepared with figs, pumpkin and cocoa.
What is the best time to visit Collesano?
Collesano 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 Collesano 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.
Targa Florio Museum in Collesano
Collesano Castle
Collesano Mother Church
Church of Santa Maria La Vecchia in Collesano
Church of San Sebastiano and Fabiano in Collesano
Furnaces of the Stazzone in Collesano
Mora Fountain in Collesano
Church of San Giacomo in Collesano
Palazzo Baroni Fatta del Bosco in Collesano
Watchtower in Collesano
Abbey of Santa Maria del Pedale in Collesano
Church of San Domenico in Collesano
Municipal Palace in Collesano
Church of Santa Maria di Gesù in Collesano
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Collesano
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 CollesanoClick here
Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Collesano. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!
