Giarratana
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
Area: Ragusa surroundings
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.
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.
Things to do
Tour, Experience, Tastings,...
Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show,... Giarratana
Living Nativity Scene in Giarratana
2023 Dec 26, 30 | 2024 Jan 1, 5, 6
2023 Dec 26, 30 | 2024 Jan 1, 5, 6
Feast of S. Antonio Abate in Giarratana
January 16, 17
January 16, 17
What to eat
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Giarratana
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.
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Interesting Facts
Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Giarratana
Where to stay
Best Offers of Vacation Rental, hotel, B&B where to sleep in Giarratana
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
Vizzini
Central Sicily