Last Updated on 6 August 2024
Introduction
The urban center of Vizzini developed in the Middle Ages, exactly in the 13th century. It was in Vizzini that Giovanni Verga set many of his works. In this regard, in the Verghiano Imaginary Museum you will find photos of the writer, photos that show life in the old days on the island.
What to see in Vizzini
The historic center and village of Cunziria
Walking through the village you can also admire the central Umberto I square, a beautiful staircase decorated with majolica tiles, the 15th-century Cathedral of St. Gregory, the Basilica of St. John the Baptist and the Church of St. Mary of Jesus. Not to be missed on April 25 is the ricotta cheese festival held in Vizzini every year.
Close to Vizzini is also located Cunzira , a charming ghost town of 1700 surrounded by prickly pears, where once skins were worked.
Typical products of Vizzini
In addition of course to ricotta, cold cuts and various cheeses, you can try typical sweets such as cassatella prepared with cinnamon and ricotta and nucatola , made up of almonds, cocoa, cinnamon, honey and cloves. These typical sweets can be found in the Amoroso Bar in Vizzini .
Curiosity about the neck: The shape of this cake recalls an angel, it was in fact a nun who created it and then donated it at Christmas to the orphans of Vizzini.
Vizzini is located in the province of Catania. Here you find what to eat in Catania and surroundings .
Here instead you find the typical Sicilian dishes in general.
Interactive map of Vizzini – Landmarks in purple
To locate yourself once in the area, click on the enlarge symbol at the top right of the map.
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