PROVINCE OF ENNA · INLAND

Sperlinga

Sperlinga is a Sicilian village set among the picturesque mountains in the centre of the island.

Sperlinga

Discovering Sperlinga

With its old houses carved into the rock and its cobbled lanes, Sperlinga enchants visitors with its rustic beauty and timeless charm. It belonged to the Rosso family until the Sicilian Vespers uprising, and later had important owners such as the Ventimiglia and Forti Natoli families. In Sperlinga an authentic and evocative experience, far from crowded tourist spots, awaits every visitor.

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What to see in Sperlinga

The castle and the “aggrottato” cave-dwelling quarter, the Mother Church, the church of the Mercede and the Ethno-Anthropological Museum.

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What to taste in Sperlinga

“Frascàtela”, polenta with broccoli and lard, and “tortone”, a fried sweet.

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Curious facts about Sperlinga

Sperlinga is famous for its “frassate”, multicoloured rugs hand-woven on wooden looms.

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