What to see in Palazzolo Acreide
The basilica of San Paolo, the church of San Sebastiano, Palazzo Pizzo, the house-museum of Antonino Uccello, the church of the Annunziata, the monumental cemetery and the public gardens.
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Palazzolo Acreide
Palazzolo Acreide, a delightful Sicilian village in the province of Syracuse, has a history shaped by many civilisations.
Discovering Palazzolo Acreide
Founded by the Sicels, it was later influenced by the Greeks and the Romans. This hidden gem of Sicily was also ruled by the Arabs and the Normans. The cobbled streets, the Baroque churches and the remains of ancient Akrai fascinate visitors, as do the breathtaking views over the surrounding hills. Palazzolo Acreide will take you back in time in an unforgettable cultural experience.
What to taste in Palazzolo Acreide
Sausage, the biscuits called “mustazzuoli” and aubergine caponata.
Curious facts about Palazzolo Acreide
In Palazzolo Acreide you can admire the remains of a Greek theatre and of a temple dedicated to Aphrodite.
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