Vita
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
Provincia: TP - Area: Trapani surroundings
Vita is a small village, the smallest in the province of Trapani, located in the Sicilian hinterland, between the Baronia and San Giuseppe mountains.
Its territory has been inhabited since remote times: it is certain that in these lands the Elymians settled, given the presence of the nearby archaeological sites of Segesta and Selinunte. The history of the current town began in 1607, when its founder, Vito Sicomo, a nobleman from Calatafimi, began to build the first houses around an ancient farmhouse of medieval origin.
Marking the history of this village was the terrible earthquake of 1968 which destroyed many homes and several churches, including the mother church, symbol of the community's identity. The reconstruction took place in a new urban area, adjacent to the old one, and in the historic center there are still large depopulated areas, occupied only by the ruins of ancient buildings.
What to eat
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Vita
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 Vita
Nearby Places
Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Vita. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!
Salemi
Selinunte and Belice Valley
Calatafimi - Segesta
Trapani surroundings
Parco di Segesta
Trapani surroundings
Gibellina
Selinunte and Belice Valley
