Giarratana
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
Useful information to fully enjoy your visit to Giarratana. Attractions to see, Traditional Festival, events and things to do to have fun, food to taste, which items to buy, which interesting facts to know and where to stay on vacation in Giarratana.
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Giarratana is the pearl of the Iblei nestled between the ancient extinct volcano of Monte Lauro and the Santa Rosalia dam.
Before the earthquake of 1693 that destroyed the entire Val di Noto, the town stood further north than the present inhabited. The first new buildings were erected in that same year: the reconstruction began from the churches that were built in the same position they had in the ancient center.
Giarratana with its historic center, "u Cuozzu", for its exceptional historical and cultural value, it was elected "Hyblaean ethno-anthropological asset" by the Superintendency for Cultural Heritage.
Events
July 28 - Aug 5
Aug 14
Aug 16 - 24
2023 Dic | 2024 Jan
January 16, 17
What to see
Attractions to see in Giarratana
Interesting Facts
Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Giarratana
Legend of the Castle of Giarratana
The legend of the Castle of Giarratana tells of a rich treasure hidden near the castle of the Settimo di Fitalia.
Giarratana: origin of the name
The toponym Giarratana derives from Cerretanum, from the Latin cerrus, or oak.
Nearby Places
Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Giarratana. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!
Monterosso Almo
Ragusa surroundings
Chiaramonte Gulfi
Ragusa surroundings
Buccheri
Siracusa surroundings
Buscemi
Siracusa surroundings
Palazzolo Acreide
Siracusa surroundings
Licodia Eubea
Central Sicily