Piana degli Albanesi
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
![Piana degli Albanesi](/imgs/localita/piana-degli-albanesi.png)
Provincia: PA - Area: Palermo surroundings
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.
What to see
![Archaeological Area of Monte Jato](/imgs/attrazioni/area-archeologica-monte-jato_s.jpg)
Archaeological Area of Monte Jato
![Lake of Piana degli Albanesi](/imgs/attrazioni/lago-piana-albanesi_s.jpg)
Lake of Piana degli Albanesi
![Portella della Ginestra](/imgs/attrazioni/portella-della-ginestra_s.jpg)
Portella della Ginestra
![Civic Museum in Piana degli Albanesi](/imgs/attrazioni/museo-civico-piana-albanesi_s.jpg)
Civic Museum in Piana degli Albanesi
![Kronjet Fountains in Piana degli Albanesi](/imgs/attrazioni/fontane-kronjet-piana-albanesi_s.jpg)
Kronjet Fountains in Piana degli Albanesi
![Church of San Vito a Piana degli Albanesi](/imgs/attrazioni/chiesa-san-vito-piana-albanesi_s.jpg)
Church of San Vito a Piana degli Albanesi
![Church of San Giorgio in Piana degli Albanesi](/imgs/attrazioni/chiesa-san-giorgio-piana-albanesi_s.jpg)
Church of San Giorgio in Piana degli Albanesi
![Cathedral of Piana degli Albanesi](/imgs/attrazioni/cattedrale-piana-albanesi_s.jpg)
Cathedral of Piana degli Albanesi
![Astronomical Megalith of the Jato Valley](/imgs/attrazioni/megalite-astronomico-valle-jato_s.jpg)
Astronomical Megalith of the Jato Valley
![Forziere di Luce in Piana degli Albanesi](/imgs/attrazioni/forziere-luce-piana-albanesi_s.jpg)
Forziere di Luce in Piana degli Albanesi
![Serre della Pizzuta Nature Reserve](/imgs/attrazioni/riserva-serre-della-pizzuta_s.jpg)
Serre della Pizzuta Nature Reserve
![Museum of the College of Maria in Piana degli Albanesi](/imgs/attrazioni/museo-collegio-maria-piana-albanesi_s.jpg)
Museum of the College of Maria in Piana degli Albanesi
![Case D’Alia Antiquarium Museum](/imgs/attrazioni/museo-antiquarium-case-alia_s.jpg)
Case D’Alia Antiquarium Museum
![Church of Santissima Annunziata in Piana degli Albanesi](/imgs/attrazioni/chiesa-annunziata-piana-albanesi_s.jpg)
Church of Santissima Annunziata in Piana degli Albanesi
What to eat
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Piana degli Albanesi
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 Piana degli Albanesi
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