Cammarata

Cammarata is an ancient village which was ruled by some of the most important noble families in Sicily.

The name Cammarata derives from the Greek-Bizantine word “Kàmara” and it means “vaulted room”. The foundation of the village is dating back to the Norman period when the land was donated to Lucia “De Camerata” who ruled until 1154. Later this tiny village was also ruled by important Sicilian aristocratic family such as: Vinciguerra, Moncada, Abatellis and Branciforti.

The most important monuments of Cammarata are:

the Castle was built in the 13^th century by the family of Cammarata. Today it is possible to visit only a small part of the building which hosts the religious institute “Figlie di Maria Ausiliatrice”; the Mother Church, dedicated to San Nicolò di Bari, has three naves and includes impressive works of art dating back to the 15^th century; the Church of Annunziata built in the sixteenth-century, has one nave including charming stuccos with golden decorations.

People live here:

6.267

Attractions:

the Cavalcata del SS. Crocifisso degli Angeli, medieval traditional festival

Festa di San Giuseppe, Maria Santissima di Cacciapensieri, holy festivity

Sports:

hiking

How to get there:

By Car:

From Palermo

Get on A19, exit Villabate and take SS121 to Agrigento, continue on SS189, exit S.Giovanni Gemini – Cammarata

From Agrigento