Partanna


Things to do, attractions, interesting facts

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


Partanna is a small village located on the crest of a hill, between the rivers Modione and Belice.
It is believed that its name may have originated from its geographical location: "part'amna" as “between the two fumes”.
It was the Grifeo family who built the walls to defend the town and in the fourteenth century they built the marvelous Arab and Norman castle, today the symbol of the city.

Events


What to see


Attractions to see in Partanna

Interesting Facts


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

Legend of the Grifeo

Legend of the Grifeo

Legend tells of the origin of the name and the coat of arms of the noble family of the Grifeo di Partanna.

Legend of the Sanctuary of Partanna

Legend of the Sanctuary of Partanna

The legend tells of the miraculous event that gave rise to the cult of Madonna della Libera in Partanna.

Nearby Places


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

Santa Margherita di Belice

Selinunte and Belice Valley

Salemi

Selinunte and Belice Valley

Menfi

Selinunte and Belice Valley

Selinunte

Selinunte and Belice Valley

Segesta

Trapani surroundings

Sambuca di Sicilia

Selinunte and Belice Valley