Sant'Angelo Di Brolo
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
Area: Messina surroundings
Sant'Angelo di Brolo is a small village rich in history, art and culture, set among the peaks of the Nebrodi.
The foundation of the current urban center dates back to the legendary battle of the Altavilla district, in the Norman era, when Ruggero II D'Altavilla won against the Saracens.
The town developed around the Byzantine-era Basilian monastery of San Michele Arcangelo. The presence in Sant'Angelo of the monks of the Rule of San Basilio and of numerous other monastic orders, attracted by the presence of the Basilians, favored a notable development of religious architecture.
Sant'Angelo di Brolo it is an important agricultural center of the Nebrodi but it is renowned in particular for the breeding of pigs whose slaughtering and bagging of meat takes place locally using still artisanal systems through which the famous cured meats of S.Angelo di Brolo are produced strong>.
The foundation of the current urban center dates back to the legendary battle of the Altavilla district, in the Norman era, when Ruggero II D'Altavilla won against the Saracens.
The town developed around the Byzantine-era Basilian monastery of San Michele Arcangelo. The presence in Sant'Angelo of the monks of the Rule of San Basilio and of numerous other monastic orders, attracted by the presence of the Basilians, favored a notable development of religious architecture.
Sant'Angelo di Brolo it is an important agricultural center of the Nebrodi but it is renowned in particular for the breeding of pigs whose slaughtering and bagging of meat takes place locally using still artisanal systems through which the famous cured meats of S.Angelo di Brolo are produced strong>.
What to eat
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Sant'Angelo Di Brolo
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.
Where to stay
Best Offers of Vacation Rental, hotel, B&B where to sleep in Sant'Angelo Di Brolo
Nearby Places
Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Sant'Angelo Di Brolo. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!
Sinagra
Messina surroundings
Piraino
Messina surroundings
Gioiosa Marea
Messina surroundings
Raccuja
Messina surroundings
Montagnareale
Messina surroundings
Ucria
Messina surroundings