Ficarazzi
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
Area: Palermo surroundings
Ficarazzi is a small village located on the outskirts of the Sicilian capital.
Its history begins under the barony of the Misilmeri, it was then the viceroy Pietro Speciale who gave prestige to this fiefdom through the cultivation of sugar cane plantations and the construction of the tower and the first rural settlement. Over the following centuries, the ownership of the fiefdom passed under various important families.
The symbol of the village and its history is today the elegant castle of Ficarazzi. Monuments and religious buildings enrich its historic centre, stately homes and bagli dot its territory.
Its history begins under the barony of the Misilmeri, it was then the viceroy Pietro Speciale who gave prestige to this fiefdom through the cultivation of sugar cane plantations and the construction of the tower and the first rural settlement. Over the following centuries, the ownership of the fiefdom passed under various important families.
The symbol of the village and its history is today the elegant castle of Ficarazzi. Monuments and religious buildings enrich its historic centre, stately homes and bagli dot its territory.
What to eat
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Ficarazzi
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 Ficarazzi
Nearby Places
Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Ficarazzi. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!
Bagheria
Palermo surroundings
Santa Flavia
Palermo surroundings
Casteldaccia
Palermo surroundings
Palermo
Palermo surroundings
Marineo
Palermo surroundings
Monreale
Palermo surroundings