Monterosso Almo


Things to do, attractions, interesting facts

Useful information to fully enjoy your visit to Monterosso Almo. 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 Monterosso Almo.


Monterosso Almo

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Monterosso Almo is a small village, counted among the most beautiful villages in Italy, nestled in the Iblei Mountains.
The territory on which it stands preserves archaeological traces of considerable interest that tell the long history of this center.
The fabric urban center develops around splendid squares, ancient churches, narrow alleys, important monuments and suggestive arched passages.
It is a place where you can breathe healthy air, a land founded on ancient crafts, agriculture and pastoralism, characteristics confer to Monterosso Almo a unique charm.
Monterosso Almo finally offers a superb food and wine experience that offers genuine flavors, the result of ancient peasant traditions, such as cavateddi, cherries, almonds, bread and scacce, mushrooms, sausages and wild boar meat. Bread is the specialty of the village, among the best known is "u scacciuni", bread soaked in oil and flavored with oregano. Another specialty is capuliatu, the sun-dried tomato.

Events


What to see


Attractions to see in Monterosso Almo

Interesting Facts


Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Monterosso Almo

Places

Places "Man of the Stars" - Poggioreale

In the splendid village of Monterosso Almo some scenes of the film "Man of the stars" were shot.

Places

Places "The sirocco room" in Monterosso Almo

In the village of Monterosso Almo some scenes of "La stanza dello Scirocco" were shot.

Origin of the name

Origin of the name "Monterosso Almo"

The origin of the name of the Borgo "Monterosso Almo" tells of its history and its geographical location.

Cocuzza family from Monterosso Almo

Cocuzza family from Monterosso Almo

The Cocuzza family, who built their sumptuous home in Monterosso, was one of the most influential Sicilian families of the late nineteenth century.

The miracle of the head of San Giovanni in Monterosso Almo

The miracle of the head of San Giovanni in Monterosso Almo

In Monterosso Almo, some tales and legends are linked to the cult of San Giovanni Battista.

Places

Places "The boss of the bosses" - Monterosso Almo

Many scenes of the film "Il capo dei capo" were shot in the village of Monterosso Almo

Nearby Places


Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Monterosso Almo. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!

Giarratana

Ragusa surroundings

Chiaramonte Gulfi

Ragusa surroundings

Licodia Eubea

Central Sicily

Buccheri

Siracusa surroundings

Buscemi

Siracusa surroundings

Palazzolo Acreide

Siracusa surroundings