Borgetto
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
Area: Palermo surroundings
Borgetto is a small village located a short distance from Palermo.
A popular legend tells of its origins, history places its presence already in the late thirteenth century, a time when Borgetto was a fiefdom under the power of Simone d'Escolo . But the real story of Borgetto begins in 1337 when Margherita d'Escolo became the new lady of the fiefdom: she decided to donate the fiefdom to the Monastery of San Martino delle Scale, on condition that the abbot built a Monastery in the town to be consecrated in Santa Maria delle Ciambre. Thus was born the Monastery of the Madonna del Romitello, still today one of the main attractions of Borgetto together with the churches and the important works kept in them.
A popular legend tells of its origins, history places its presence already in the late thirteenth century, a time when Borgetto was a fiefdom under the power of Simone d'Escolo . But the real story of Borgetto begins in 1337 when Margherita d'Escolo became the new lady of the fiefdom: she decided to donate the fiefdom to the Monastery of San Martino delle Scale, on condition that the abbot built a Monastery in the town to be consecrated in Santa Maria delle Ciambre. Thus was born the Monastery of the Madonna del Romitello, still today one of the main attractions of Borgetto together with the churches and the important works kept in them.
What to eat
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Borgetto
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 Borgetto
Nearby Places
Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Borgetto. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!
Partinico
Palermo surroundings
Montelepre
Palermo surroundings
San Cipirello
Palermo surroundings
Carini
Palermo surroundings
