Among the narrow streets of Palazzolo Acreide we find the Antonino Uccello Birthplace Museum, one of the first ethnographic museums in Sicily.
The museum was opened in 1971 thanks to the passion of its founder, Sicilian teacher and poet [approfondimenti id="24311" testo_link="Antonino Uccello"], Dr...
As you climb the scenic staircase that meanders up to the inside of the portico, you are led inside the church where the space with three naves is marked by five powerful arcades and enhanced by the precious vault.
The room expands into the side naves where the precious altars are located, two o...
The church of San Paolo (St. Paul) was built around the mid-18th century in an area of the town where the small church of Santa Sofia (St. Sophia) once stood.
The Basilica of San Paolo, destroyed by the earthquake of 1693, was rebuilt between 1720-1730 and became one of the most beautiful examples ...
Located at the entrance to the archaeological site, beyond a small gateway is the Greek Theatre of Akrai. It is small and can accommodate around 600 spectators.
It is not carved into the rock, but lies on the natural slope that was previously prepared with dry stone. Its [approfondimenti id="243...
In this lush territory rich in springs and watercourses, the Corinthians of Syracuse founded their first colony between 664 and 663 BC, which was named Akrai.
It was a fortress city for military and political control over the Sicels of the Hyblaean plateau.
As testified by literary sources, Akrai'...
The two main churches of Palazzolo Acreide, the Church of San Paolo (St. Paul) and the Church of [approfondimenti id="24299" testo_link="San Sebastiano"] (St. Sebastian),are excellent examples of the particular late Baroque style.
They stand amidst the dense fabric of houses and palaces, taking on ...
Situated inland from Syracuse, Palazzolo Acreide is one of the oldest towns of the Val di Noto.
Palazzolo Acreide was also affected by the earthquake of 1693. It was reborn from its rubble, in its original place, where Baroque squares with their scenic architecture wind around the main street. Ligh...
MiC – Ministero della Cultura
Legge 77/2006 - Misure Speciali di Tutela e Fruizione dei Siti Italiani di Interesse Culturale, Paesaggistico e Ambientale, inseriti nella “Lista Del Patrimonio Mondiale”, posti sotto la Tutela dell’ UNESCO Regione Siciliana.
Assessorato dei Beni Culturali e dell’Identità Siciliana, Dipartimento dei Beni Culturali e dell’Identità Siciliana.
Parco archeologico della Valle dei Templi di Agrigento.
