Misilmeri is a charming medieval town which is famous for its traditional food festivals.
The charming tiny village of Misilmeri has Arab origins dating back to 1068. Later the feudal town was ruled by the most important noble families in Sicily such as the Chiaromonte, the Aiutamicristo and the Bosco. The most important cultural attractions of the village are:
the Mother Church of S.Giovanni Battista, built in 1553, has a very beautiful facade; the New Church built in 1919; the Church of San Francesco d’Assisi built in 1576; the Castle of Emir, built in 1018 by the Emir Giafar II; the Archaeological site of Pizzo Cannita.
People live here:
29.143
It is famous for:
the philosopher Cosmo Guastella
the founder Domenican Nuns of San Sisto Madre Antonia Lalia
Attractions:
Sagra del Kaki, food festival
Fiera Arte e Sapori, traditional food festival
Palio dei Sestrieri, traditional food festival
Sagra dell’olio e della salsiccia, food festival
How to get there:
By Car
From Palermo
Get on SS121 to Agrigento, exit Misilmeri/ Belmonte Mezzagno
Accommodations:
Hotel Miravalle
B&B Hannina
via Roccapalumba 2, 90036 Misilmeri, Italia
Ph.+39 0917843299 – +39 3664313451
Restaurants:
La Veranda Ristorante
Via Gaetano Pellingra, 18 90036 Misilmeri Palermo
Ph. 091 872 2737
Le Pigne Pizzeria
Via Gaetano Pellingra, 9, 90036 Misilmeri PA
Ph. 091 873 2134
Il Rusticotto
Pizzeria alla Botte
Via Mariano Scaduto, 14, 90036
Ph. 091 873 3570
I sapori di Polly
Da Marino
via S. Giuseppe 91, 9003
Mobile: 3462100037
Ai Giardini di Paolo
Via della Zagara,
Ph.091 8722527