Buscemi
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
Provincia: SR - Area: Siracusa surroundings
Buscemi is a very small village located in the heart of the Iblei mountains. Located on a plateau overlooking the surrounding valley, it enjoys an enchanting panorama that sweeps up to the city of Ragusa, and is surrounded by unspoilt nature.
It is a village rich in history, it is believed that the first settlement dates back to the 'Bronze Age. Following the devastating earthquake of 1693, which razed it to the ground, Buscemi was entirely rebuilt in the style of the time, the Baroque.
Defined as a museum-town because it preserves an ethno-anthropological itinerary in its historic center with nine units museums distributed within the historic center that recreate the ancient peasant world.
It is possible to visit Buscemi entirely on foot and discover the great Baroque treasures hidden among silent alleys and small stairways.
Buscemi boasts a great agri-food tradition, excels in the production of oil from the Iblei mountains, wine, of cheeses and cured meats.
It is a village rich in history, it is believed that the first settlement dates back to the 'Bronze Age. Following the devastating earthquake of 1693, which razed it to the ground, Buscemi was entirely rebuilt in the style of the time, the Baroque.
Defined as a museum-town because it preserves an ethno-anthropological itinerary in its historic center with nine units museums distributed within the historic center that recreate the ancient peasant world.
It is possible to visit Buscemi entirely on foot and discover the great Baroque treasures hidden among silent alleys and small stairways.
Buscemi boasts a great agri-food tradition, excels in the production of oil from the Iblei mountains, wine, of cheeses and cured meats.
What to see
Church of the Nativity of Maria Santissima in Buscemi
Church of San Giacomo in Buscemi
Church of San Sebastiano in Buscemi
Church of Sant’Antonio in Buscemi
Sanctuary of the Madonna del Bosco in Buscemi
Monte Pavone and Necropolis of Siculi
Requesenz Castle in Buscemi
Byzantine rock church of San Pietro in Buscemi
Museum I Luoghi del Lavoro Contadino in Buscemi
Fortified Citadel of Kasmenai
What to eat
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Buscemi
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 Buscemi
Nearby Places
Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Buscemi. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!
Palazzolo Acreide
Siracusa surroundings
Buccheri
Siracusa surroundings
Ferla
Siracusa surroundings
Cassaro
Siracusa surroundings
