Vittoria
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
State: RG - Area: Ragusa surroundings
Vittoria, located in one of the largest plains in Sicily and surrounded by lush vineyards, is a modern city: founded on 24 April 1607 by Countess Vittoria Colonna Henriquez-Cabrera, it has a checkerboard structure with very wide and straight streets.
Vittoria is the city of Liberty: the marvelous monuments and palaces of the city center are characterized by whimsical railings and refined elevations and embellished with rich decorations.
Vittoria is the city of wine: the winemaking tradition is so ancient and important that in the nineteenth century bunches of grapes were added to the city's coat of arms between the eagle's talons.
What is the best time to visit Vittoria?
Vittoria can be visited all year round: the welcome and warmth of the Sicilians will amaze you. But for an unforgettable experience, admiring the colors, tasting the flavors and fully experiencing the traditions, it is advisable to plan a visit on the days of one of the festivals that take place in Vittoria during the year.
If you want to know about upcoming festivals and events Click here and you will find a list of the most important ones.
What to see
Colonna Henriquez Castle in Vittoria
Basilica of San Giovanni Battista in Vittoria
Vittoria Colonna Theater in Vittoria
Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Vittoria
Pino d'Aleppo Nature Reserve in Vittoria
Scoglitti Beach
Fountain of Garì in Vittoria
Di Vita Palace in Vittoria
Traina Palace in Vittoria
Ancient Power Station of Vittoria
Civic Museum of Vittoria
What to eat
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Vittoria
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.
Nearby Places
Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Vittoria. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!
Comiso
Ragusa surroundings
Acate
Ragusa surroundings
Santa Croce Camerina
Ragusa surroundings
Mazzarrone
Central Sicily