Gibellina


What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts

Gibellina

State: TP - Area: Selinunte and Belice Valley

Gibellina is a new city risen from the rubble of the Belìce earthquake of 1968.
Gibellina Nuova is a unique space in the world, where world-famous architects, painters, intellectuals and sculptors have experienced their talent.
Gibellina Nuova is an en plein air museum, where the ancient green of rural landscapes mixes with the multicolored abstractions of contemporary art.
Old Gibellina, destroyed by the earthquake, has been transformed into a work of modern art: the Cretto di Burri.

What is the best time to visit Gibellina?

Gibellina 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 Gibellina 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 in Gibellina

What to eat in Gibellina

Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Gibellina

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 and Fun Facts

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

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