Cassaro

Cassaro is a tiny village located in the province of Syracuse.

Cassaro has ancient origins testified by the impressive findings of a prehistorical village peopled by Siculi in 1085. It was colonised by several civilisations such as Normans, Arabs, Spanish and Aragonesi but was completely destroyed by the violent 1693 earthquake. This tiny village has three beautiful churches characterised by wonderful Baroque decorations and facades, the first is the Church of Maria di Cassaro, the Church of San Sebastiano and lastly the Church of Sant’Antonio Abate.

People live here:

807

Attractions:

Mostra Antichi Mestieri, it is an important exhibition where tourists can discover the ancient local traditions of the village.

How to get there:

From Messina and Catania

take A 18 Catania – Siracusa – Gela, exit ”Siracusa Nord”, then take SS 114 Solarino – Palazzolo, exit S.P. 45 to Cassaro

From Palermo, Caltanissetta, Enna, Agrigento and Trapani i

take A 19 Palermo – Catania exit “A 18 Tangenziale di Catania – Ragusa – Siracusa” then follow A 18 Catania – Siracusa – Gela exit “Siracusa Nord”, then take SS 114 Solarino – Palazzolo, exit S.P. 45 exit Cassaro

From Gela and Ragusa

take SS 115 exit Ragusa, then take A 18 Catania – Siracusa – Gela exit “Siracusa Nord” then take SS 114 Solarino – Palazzolo, exit S.P. 45 exit Cassaro

Accommodations:

Agriturismo Porta Pantalica

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B&B L’Aquila

Via Matteotti 21

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Restaurants:

Bar Il Ritrovo

Via Regina Margherita 19

Ph. +39 0931 877 090

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