Sambuca di Sicilia: Arab origins Sicilian heart
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
![Sambuca di Sicilia](/imgs/localita/sambuca-di-sicilia.png)
Provincia: AG - Area: Selinunte and Belice Valley
Sambuca boasts an ancient history that has its roots in the years of Arab domination.
In the past the village was called Zabut in honor of Emir Al Zabut who founded it after the Arab landing in Sicily in 827.
In the streets of the village the Arab influence is still strong and makes the atmosphere of Sambuca di Sicilia even more suggestive.
What to see
![Saracen District of Sambuca di Sicilia](/imgs/attrazioni/quartiere-saraceno-sambuca-sicilia_s.jpg)
Saracen District of Sambuca di Sicilia
![Church of the Rosary of Sambuca di Sicilia](/imgs/attrazioni/chiesa-rosario-sambuca-sicilia_s.jpg)
Church of the Rosary of Sambuca di Sicilia
![Theater of Sambuca di Sicilia](/imgs/attrazioni/teatro-sambuca-sicilia_s.jpg)
Theater of Sambuca di Sicilia
![Mother Church of Sambuca di Sicilia](/imgs/attrazioni/chiesa-madre-sambuca-sicilia_s.jpg)
Mother Church of Sambuca di Sicilia
![Zabut Castle of Sambuca di Sicilia](/imgs/attrazioni/castello-zabut-sambuca-sicilia_s.jpg)
Zabut Castle of Sambuca di Sicilia
![Sanctuary of Most Holy Mary of Audience of Sambuca di Sicilia](/imgs/attrazioni/santuario-maria-santissima-udienza-sambuca-sicilia_s.jpg)
Sanctuary of Most Holy Mary of Audience of Sambuca di Sicilia
![Church of Santa Caterina in Sambuca di Sicilia](/imgs/attrazioni/chiesa-santa-caterina-sambuca-sicilia_s.jpg)
Church of Santa Caterina in Sambuca di Sicilia
![Archaeological Museum in Sambuca di Sicilia](/imgs/attrazioni/museo-archeologico-sambuca-sicilia_s.jpg)
Archaeological Museum in Sambuca di Sicilia
![Archaeological Area of Adranon](/imgs/attrazioni/area-archeologica-adranon_s.jpg)
Archaeological Area of Adranon
![Sambuca di Sicilia Stone Quarries](/imgs/attrazioni/cave-di-pietra-sambuca-di-sicilia_s.jpg)
Sambuca di Sicilia Stone Quarries
![Fort of Mazzallakkar](/imgs/attrazioni/fortino-di-mazzallakkar_s.jpg)
Fort of Mazzallakkar
![Arancio Lake](/imgs/attrazioni/lago-arancio_s.jpg)
Arancio Lake
What to eat
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Sambuca di Sicilia
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.
Where to stay
Best Offers of Vacation Rental, hotel, B&B where to sleep in Sambuca di Sicilia
Nearby Places
Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Sambuca di Sicilia. 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
Contessa Entellina
Selinunte and Belice Valley
Caltabellotta
Agrigento surroundings
Poggioreale
Selinunte and Belice Valley