Bisacquino


Things to do, attractions, interesting facts

Useful information to fully enjoy your visit to Bisacquino. 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 Bisacquino.


Bisacquino

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Bisacquino represents one of the most important centers of the Palermo hinterland thanks to its cultural and architectural wealth.
The original nucleus of the village was founded by the Arabs in the year 840, and still today it presents an urban conformation of an Islamic imprint with narrow and winding streets, courtyards, alleys, arches and fountains.
It was later under the rule of the Normans and reached its maximum splendor at the time of Spanish rule when the village became the home of illustrious families and was embellished and enriched with monuments and churches . In fact, Bisacquino boasts 18 churches, one for each district, some of which are characterized by elegant and particular bell towers.

Events


What to see


Attractions to see in Bisacquino

Interesting Facts


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

Origin of the name

Origin of the name "Bisacquino"

Bisacquino, over the centuries, was subject to various foreign dominations. For this reason the origin of the name is controversial.

Legend about origins of Madonna del Balzo Sanctuary

Legend about origins of Madonna del Balzo Sanctuary

According to tradition, the construction of the Madonna del Balzo Sanctuary in Bisaquino took place following a miraculous event.

Luchino Visconti, the Leopard and Bisacquino

Luchino Visconti, the Leopard and Bisacquino

Luchino Visconti, during the filming of the film The Leopard, visited a watch shop in Bisacquino.

Legend of Monte Triona

Legend of Monte Triona

An ancient popular belief has it that Monte Triona is half full of water and the other half full of gold.

Nearby Places


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

Chiusa Sclafani

Palermo surroundings

Contessa Entellina

Selinunte and Belice Valley

Burgio

Agrigento surroundings

Corleone

Palermo surroundings

Palazzo Adriano

Palermo surroundings

Caltabellotta

Agrigento surroundings