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.


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


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

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

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