Augusta
What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts
State: SR - Area: Siracusa surroundings
Augusta is a splendid port city joined to the hinterland by two artificial bridges, and is one of the most important military and commercial ports in Italy.
It was founded in the early 1200s by Frederick II of Swabia who had considered its geographical location strategic , inside a gulf.
Its history sees the interweaving of a great variety of peoples and cultures. Equipped with two important ports and a salt pan, Augusta lived in wealth for centuries. Today it has become an important tourist centre.
What is the best time to visit Augusta?
Augusta 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 Augusta 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 Augusta
Swabian Castle of Augusta
Public Gardens of Augusta
Church of Santa Maria Assunta in Augusta
Museum of the Stronghold in Augusta
Spagnola gate of Augusta
Forts Garcia and Vittoria in Augusta
Augusta airship hangar
Megara Hyblaea
Avalos Tower in Augusta
Salt pans of Augusta
Beach of the Sbarcatore dei Turchi in Augusta
Sanctuary Madonna Adonai in Augusta
Brucoli Village
Capo Santa Croce lighthouse in Augusta
Events
Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show, Concerts,... Augusta
Christmas in Augusta
12 - 23 Dec 2025
Renga concert in Augusta
31 Dec 2025
Augusta Carnival
Feb 2025
Easter in Augusta
Apr 2026
Feast of St. Joseph in Spiga in Augusta
Apr 2026
Feast of San Domenico in Augusta
May 2026
Music Festival in Augusta
21 Jun 2026
Augusta Summer
Summer 2026
Poetry Festival
Aug 2026
Augusta Federiciana - Medieval Re-Live
Oct 2026
What to eat in Augusta
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Augusta
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 Augusta
Landlord of the Turks
A stretch of coast in Augusta is known as the Sbarcatore dei Turchi. It is an ancient landing place of Saracen pirates.
Augusta: the country of poetry
Augusta, Frederick's city par excellence, which will be the home of poets and verse lovers, has been chosen to become the new "Village of Poetry", where poems are used as street furniture, emphasizing the particularities of the place.
