Sortino
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
Useful information to fully enjoy your visit to Sortino. 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 Sortino.
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Sortino, a wonderful Baroque town, is located in the Iblei Mountains near the Pantalica rock necropolis and the Anapo river.
It was totally rebuilt following the terrible earthquake of 1693 which completely destroyed the ancient town. During this rebuilding it was enriched with important buildings that place it among the most important examples of a Baroque city in Sicily.
Sortino is known as the city of honey: local beekeeping boasts a millenary and here different and precious varieties of honey are produced.
Another typical gastronomic product of the city of Sortino is the pizzolo di Sortino, a sort of covered pizza with a unique consistency and taste.
What to see
Attractions to see in Sortino
Nearby Places
Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Sortino. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!