Limina
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
State: ME - Area: Taormina surroundings
Limina is a small village located on the right bank of the Valle d'Agrò, at the foot of Mount Kalfa.
The first historical information dates back to 260 BC, when during the First Punic War, a battle was fought in these places bloody battle between Carthaginians and Romans. The first residential nucleus dates back to before the year 1000, the first documented news dates back to 1095. Until the beginning of the sixteenth century the marquisate of Limina was a simple agricultural village, subsequently subject to an urban expansion which led to the construction of structures public and sacred buildings. In 1812, with the abolition of Feudalism, the Marquisate of Limina was suppressed. In 1821 the Municipality of Limina was established.
What is the best time to visit Limina?
Limina 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 Limina 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
Limina offers naturalistic glimpses of remarkable beauty. Its small historic center has several valuable sacred buildings and valuable artistic pieces contained within them.Tourist Map of Limina
What to eat
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Limina
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.
Nearby Places
Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Limina. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!
Roccafiorita
Taormina surroundings
Mongiuffi Melia
Taormina surroundings
Antillo
Taormina surroundings
Casalvecchio Siculo
Taormina surroundings
