Bisacquino
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts

Area: Selinunte and Belice Valley
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.
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.
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Carnival in Bisacquino
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What to eat
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Bisacquino
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.
Interesting Facts
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Where to stay
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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