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San Michele di Ganzaria
What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts
State: CT - Area: Central Sicily
San Michele di Ganzaria is located in the Sicilian hinterland, in a predominantly hilly area, near the Ganzaria mountain, a site of considerable historical interest given the presence of archaeological sites that have allowed us to reconstruct the cultural reality from prehistoric times to the Renaissance.
According to the first historical testimonies, this place, in the past, must have been a rest stop, identified as Gelasium Philosophianis, on the Antonine Itinerary No. 88 that went from Catania to Agrigento, as reported in the Divalis Sacra of Emperor Justinian of 538. It is believed that the current town was founded by the Arabs around the year 1000, as evidenced by the names of some districts (Favara, Cuba, Giarrizza) with clear Arabic etymology. At the end of the 16th century, the farmhouse was destroyed by fire, and the town was rebuilt by Antonio Gravina in 1534 and entrusted to a group of Albanian Catholic refugees of the Byzantine rite. After the abolition of feudalism, San Michele di Ganzaria became a municipality in 1812.
What is the best time to visit San Michele di Ganzaria?
San Michele di Ganzaria 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 San Michele di Ganzaria during the year.
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What to see in San Michele di Ganzaria
What to eat in San Michele di Ganzaria
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in San Michele di Ganzaria
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.
