Novara di Sicilia: Stone village, Gallo-Italic language and Majorcan cheese

Things to do, attractions, interesting facts

Novara di Sicilia

Area: Messina surroundings

Novara di Sicilia is one of the most beautiful villages in Sicily, it is located on the border between the Peloritani mountains and the Nebrodi mountains, and is surrounded by lush nature.
The history of this ancient Sicilian village is linked to Arabs, Normans and Cistercians, who over the centuries have contributed to making this village unique.
The historic center of Novara di Sicilia fascinates with its narrow streets paved with cobblestones and sandstone, with its characteristic houses, its splendid churches, and for the refined arches and decorations.
Novara di Sicilia is the homeland of the Maiorchino, a very tasty Sicilian cheese.

What to see

Tourist Map of Novara di Sicilia

What to eat

Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Novara di Sicilia

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 Novara di Sicilia

The Game of Majorchino obtain UNESCO recognition
The Gioco del Maiorchino, a tournament that has been organized in Novara di Sicilia for over 400 years, has obtained a UNESCO recognition.
The legend of the witches of Spartivento
It is said that witches once lived in Novara di Sicilia.
The fountains of Novara di Sicilia
In the village of Novara di Sicilia there are several monumental fountains.
The Gallo-Italic dialect and the cicerchia
The Gallo-Italic dialect spoken in Novara di Sicilia and the diffusion of cicerchia in the village have a common origin.

Rocca Salvatesta is the peak that dominates the village of Novara di Sicilia. It is said that a treasure is hidden in its ravines.
Legend of Rocca Leone in Novara di Sicilia
A legend narrates the origin of Rocca Leone, the peak that dominates the town of Noavara di Sicilia.
The mystery of the wax baby in Novara di Sicilia
In the Cathedral of Novara di Sicilia a wax baby is exhibited to which a mystery is linked.
Origin of the name "Novara di Sicilia"
The name Novara is linked to the first populations who inhabited these lands.
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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 Novara di Sicilia. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!

Basicò

Messina surroundings

Furnari

Messina surroundings

Rodì Milici

Messina surroundings

Francavilla di Sicilia

Taormina surroundings

Falcone

Messina surroundings

Montalbano Elicona

Messina surroundings