Piana degli Albanesi
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
Area: Palermo surroundings
Piana degli Albanesi is the most important Albanian colony in Sicily.
It was founded in the second half of the 15th century, when, following the Turkish invasion of the Balkan peninsula, groups of Albanian refugees sought refuge in the nearby coasts of Sicily and still retains their ethnic-linguistic identity.
Particularly interesting is the Late medieval urban fabric of the town with the typical local stone fountains.
Piana degli Albanesi is also nature: bordered by high mountains, it is reflected on a splendid lake.
It was founded in the second half of the 15th century, when, following the Turkish invasion of the Balkan peninsula, groups of Albanian refugees sought refuge in the nearby coasts of Sicily and still retains their ethnic-linguistic identity.
Particularly interesting is the Late medieval urban fabric of the town with the typical local stone fountains.
Piana degli Albanesi is also nature: bordered by high mountains, it is reflected on a splendid lake.
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What to eat
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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
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Nearby Places
Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Piana degli Albanesi. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!
Altofonte
Palermo surroundings
Monreale
Palermo surroundings
San Cipirello
Palermo surroundings
Marineo
Palermo surroundings
Torretta
Palermo surroundings
Montelepre
Palermo surroundings