Mazzarino is considered a well preserved example of Sicilian Baroque.
Mazzarino was founded by Greeks in the 7th century BC and named Maktorium. The current old town centre was created in the Middle Age near the ruins of the Arab castle. Thanks to its charming and fascinating churches, Mazzarino is considered one of the best well preserved example of Sicilian Baroque in the province.
The most important monuments of the village are:
the Mother Church of Santa Maria della Neve, built at the end of the 16th century and designed by the famous Sicilian architect Angelo Italia; the Cathedral of Maria Santissima del Mazzaro, built in 1100 by Manfredi, has three naves richly decorated with Baroque elements; the SS Crocifisso dell’Olmo, built in the 5th century is dedicated to the Madonna dell’Istria; The Castle, also known as “U Cannuni”; the Greek Archaeological site of Mount Bubbonia includes the fascinating Acropoli dating back to the 6th century BC.
People live here:
12.227
Typical food:
the typical traditional sweets:
I Trizzi, Torrone and the Muffuletta
Attractions:
Festa del SS Crocifisso dell’Olmo, holy festivity Festa Madonna del Rosario e Sagra della Ricotta, holy festivity and food festival
How to get there:
By Car:
From Caltanissetta
Get on SS626, exit Mazzarino
By Train:
the nearest railway station is Caltanissetta
By Ferry:
the nearest ferry port are Agrigento, Catania, Pozzallo and Syracuse.
By Plane:
the nearest airport is Fontanarossa Airport of Catania
Accommodations:
Hotel Trigona 4 *
http://www.villatrigona.com/?lang=it
Hotel Alessi 3*
Address: Via Caltanissetta, 20
Phone: +39 0934 381549
B&B Kimera
B&B La Quercia e l’Asino
http://www.bbquerciaeasino.it/
B&B Dimora del Conte
http://magionedelconte.wix.com/casa
B&B Villa Clementine
http://www.villaclementine.com/
Country House Tenuta Bartoli Maison de Charme
http://www.tenutabartoli.com/en/estate-maison-de-charme.html
Country House ALPA 3 spighe
http://www.agriturismoalpa.it/
Guest House Ornella
S.P. 27 KM.5 Contrada Liperni
Restaurants:
Vidì – Fudderia, Sbronzeria
Address: Via Natoli, 4
Phone: +39 393 60536788
Ristorante Tentazioni
http://www.tentazionimazzarino.com/
La Cantina di Bacco
http://www.ristorantelacantinadibacco.com/
Ristorante Al Giardino
Address: Contrada Favara SS190 al km 43
Mobile: +39 366 210 8392
Agriturismo ALPA
http://www.agriturismoalpa.it/
Agriturismo Casa Canalotto
Address: C.da Canalotto s.n.c. sp 126 ( al km 3 dal bivio Vigne Vanasco, direzione Cimia)
Phone: +39 0934 190 0766
Ristorante Pizzeria Al Sandalo
Address: Viale XX Settembre
Phone: +39 0934 385176
Antichi Sapori
http://www.antichisaporitoscano.it/
Ristorante Pizzeria Fiorentino
http://www.ristorantepizzeriafiorentino.it/
Ristorante La Capannina
Address: Via Gagliano,
Phone: +39 0934 382021
Beaches: