Valledolmo is a medieval village rich in cultural attractions.
The charming village of Valledolmo is located in a marvellous valley close to Mount Campanaro and Mount Cammarata. Valledolmo was once called Valle dell’Ulmo (Elm Valley) due to a massive Elm tree found in the main square of the village. Giuseppe Cutelli founded the village in 1650 after buying the land from the famous Sclafani family. Later the baron Antonio Cicala constructed some of the most important buildings of Valedolmo such as the Mother Church, a mill and the majestic chapel bell which is considered the symbol of this tiny village.
The main cultural attractions of Valledolmo are:
The Church of Anime Sante, built in 1654 by baron Antonio Cicala; the Mother Church, dedicated to the Immacolata Concezione; the Church of Maria SS. della Purità; the Baglio Castellana, an ancient feudal building erected by the count Cutelli characterized by a stunning cloister.
People live here:
3.632
Attractions:
Giornate dell’Agricoltura, food festival
The Carnival
Sagra del Pomodoro, food festival
Sagra dell’Uva e Festa del Vino, wine festival
Sicily Music Contest
Sagra della Spiga food festival
Sagra della ricotta e dei formaggi, food festival
How to get there:
By Car:
From Palermo
Get on Autostrada PA-CT exit Scillato; then follow the Autostrada PA-AG, exit Manganaro.
From Agrigento
Get on Autostrada PA-AG, exit Manganaro
From Catania
Get on Autostrada PA-CT, exit Tremonzelli
Accommodations:
Hotel Fontana Murata 4*
http://www.fontanamurataresort.it/
Country House Celso 4*
http://www.celso.it/Pages/Home-large.html
Restaurants:
Ristorante Bar Pizzeria MR di Mule Salvatore
Via Vittorio Emanuele III, 97
Ph. 0921-543.497
Ristorante Pizzeria di Chimera Calogero & C.
Via Saponeria, 11
Ph. 0921- 543.406
Ristorante Pizzeria “Malibù” di Vallone Rosaria
Via Garibaldi
Ph. 0921-542.934
Masseria Fontana Murata
http://www.masseriafontanamurata.it/
Beaches:
Termini Imerese
Campofelice di Roccella