Salemi


Things to do, attractions, interesting facts

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


Salemi

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Salemi is an Arab-medieval village located in the heart of the Belice Valley, surrounded by immense countryside, hills and vineyards.
One of the characteristic features of Salemi is the presence of buildings of different styles, which reflect the successive dominations over time: its origins date back to the Elimi, who founded the nucleus of Halyciae, Alicia. Alicia was conquered first by the Romans, then by the Goths, the Byzantines and the Arabs, who changed its name to Saleiman, "seat of delights", then by the Normans and the Swabians.
Salemi is known as the City of Loaves for its ancient tradition of devotional loaves.

Events


What to see


Attractions to see in Salemi

Interesting Facts


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

Salemi first capital of Italy

Salemi first capital of Italy

On May 14, 1860, Salemi was the first capital of united Italy for just one day.

Legend of the three brothers

Legend of the three brothers

The legend of the three brothers tells the origins of the Arab-Norman castle of the city of Salemi.

Nearby Places


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

Gibellina

Selinunte and Belice Valley

Santa Ninfa

Selinunte and Belice Valley

Segesta

Trapani surroundings

Partanna

Selinunte and Belice Valley

Castelvetrano

Selinunte and Belice Valley

Buseto Palizzolo

Trapani surroundings