Belmonte Mezzagno
What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts
State: - Area: Palermo surroundings
Belmonte Mezzagno is a small village in the metropolitan area of Palermo.
The first historical news of Belmonte Mezzagno dates back to the 13th century, at that time Belmonte was a fiefdom owned by nobles and was inhabited by farmers. The current town was founded by Giuseppe Emmanuele Ventimiglia, Prince of Belmonte, on 18 April 1752, data in which he obtained the licentia populandi requested by King Charles III of Bourbon.
What is the best time to visit Belmonte Mezzagno?
Belmonte Mezzagno 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 Belmonte Mezzagno during the year.
What to eat in Belmonte Mezzagno
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Belmonte Mezzagno
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.
