Francavilla di Sicilia
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
Useful information to fully enjoy your visit to Francavilla di Sicilia. 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 Francavilla di Sicilia.
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Francavilla di Sicilia is situated in an enchanting position: in the center of the Alcantara Valley and at the foot of the Etna volcano.
The village has very ancient origins: the archaeological remains found demonstrate the presence of the Calcidesi di Naxos in the Alcantara Valley.
At the top of the hill, dominated by the ruins of the Feudal Castle, is the ancient Contarado district made up of terraced houses, typical of peasant civilization, characterized by balconies embellished with flowers and late Gothic architectural elements.
Events
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What to see
Attractions to see in Francavilla di Sicilia
Interesting Facts
Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Francavilla di Sicilia
Legend of the Beautiful Angelina
The legend of the beautiful Angelina tells of a great love and a faithful handmaid and explains the origin of village of Francavilla.
Old hydroelectric power plant of Francavilla
The Francavilla hydroelectric plant was one of the first hydroelectric plants in Italy and, most likely, the first in Sicily.
The seven ghost villages
Near the village of Francavilla di Sicilia, along the same road, there are seven abandoned villages.
Nearby Places
Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Francavilla di Sicilia. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!
Castiglione di Sicilia
Taormina surroundings
Motta Camastra
Taormina surroundings
Parco Fluviale dell'Alcantara
Taormina surroundings
Graniti
Taormina surroundings
Novara di Sicilia
Messina surroundings
Calatabiano
Taormina surroundings