Forza d'Agrò
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
Useful information to fully enjoy your visit to Forza d'Agrò. 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 Forza d'Agrò.
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Forza d'Agrò is a small village that retains a clear medieval layout with its houses leaning against each other in narrow alleys. The village is dominated by a castle of which you can still admire imposing vestiges today.
The village was once called Antico Casale di Agrilla, later modified into Forza d'Agrò which is believed to derive from the contraction of the word "fortezza" (fortress).
The town is known for having been chosen as the set of some highly successful films, such as the award-winning Francis Ford Coppola.
Events
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What to see
Attractions to see in Forza d'Agrò
Interesting Facts
Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Forza d'Agrò
Places of "The Godfather" - Forza D'Agrò
Forza D'Agrò and the church of Santissima Annunziata were made famous around the world by the film trilogy of "The Godfather".
Cuddura di centu ova
The "cuddura di centu ova" is an ancient Easter tradition in the small village of Forza D'Agrò.
Places of "Cars 2" - Forza D'Agrò
The Church di Forza D'Agrò was designed to become the set of some scene of the animated film Cars 2.
Legend of the ghosts in Forza D'Agrò
The legend of the ghosts of the Forza D'Agrò Castle is linked to a tragic event told in a manuscript found in Savoca.
Lullaby of Bad Weather in Forza D'Agrò
"Lullaby of bad weather" is a tradition of Forza D'Agrò in which the elderly of the town participated during thunderstorms.
Nearby Places
Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Forza d'Agrò. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!
Savoca
Taormina surroundings
Mongiuffi Melia
Taormina surroundings
Taormina
Taormina surroundings
Castelmola
Taormina surroundings
Nizza di Sicilia
Messina surroundings
Antillo
Taormina surroundings