{"id":8670,"date":"2021-06-12T08:25:45","date_gmt":"2021-06-12T08:25:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/uncategorized\/what-to-see-in-the-madonie-park-alternative-sicily\/"},"modified":"2025-05-09T14:43:43","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T14:43:43","slug":"things-to-do-in-the-madonie-park-alternative-sicily","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-palermo\/things-to-do-in-the-madonie-park-alternative-sicily\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to do in the Madonie park &#8211; alternative Sicily"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-auto kksr-align-left kksr-valign-top\"\n    data-payload='{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;8670&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;valign&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;ignore&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;reference&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;count&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;legendonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;score&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;starsonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;best&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;7&quot;,&quot;greet&quot;:&quot;Vote article&quot;,&quot;legend&quot;:&quot;0\\\/5 - (0 votes)&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Things to do in the Madonie park - alternative Sicily&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;_legend&quot;:&quot;{score}\\\/{best} - ({count} {votes})&quot;,&quot;font_factor&quot;:&quot;1.25&quot;}'>\n            \n<div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\" style=\"padding-right: 7px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; 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Points of interest in purple<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-palermo\/things-to-do-in-the-madonie-park-alternative-sicily\/#Typical_products_of_the_Madonie\" >Typical products of the Madonie<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-palermo\/things-to-do-in-the-madonie-park-alternative-sicily\/#1_The_Badda_bean\" >1. The Badda bean<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-palermo\/things-to-do-in-the-madonie-park-alternative-sicily\/#2_Sicilian_black_bee_thistle_honey\" >2. Sicilian black bee thistle honey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-palermo\/things-to-do-in-the-madonie-park-alternative-sicily\/#3_Manna_of_the_Madonie\" >3. Manna of the Madonie<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-palermo\/things-to-do-in-the-madonie-park-alternative-sicily\/#4_Siccagno_tomato\" >4. Siccagno tomato<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-palermo\/things-to-do-in-the-madonie-park-alternative-sicily\/#5_Leaf_through_the_Madonie\" >5. Leaf through the Madonie<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-palermo\/things-to-do-in-the-madonie-park-alternative-sicily\/#Most_popular_activities_for_tourists_in_Sicily\" >Most popular activities for tourists in Sicily<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-palermo\/things-to-do-in-the-madonie-park-alternative-sicily\/#What_to_see_in_the_surroundings\" >What to see in the surroundings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-palermo\/things-to-do-in-the-madonie-park-alternative-sicily\/#Plan_your_vacation_in_minutes\" >Plan your vacation in minutes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_see_at_Madonie_Park\"><\/span>What to see at Madonie Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s find out what to see in the Madonie park, between nature, small villages and good food. In this article you will discover an itinerary that takes into consideration the most beautiful and fascinating places in the park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip from Topsecretsicily<\/strong>: If you wish, you can book a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.it\/-l169011\/?partner_id=2MY8JNV&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;lc=l169011\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"guided nature discovery trek\">guided nature discovery trek<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Paesaggi da sogno\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/i5hekgVlGnU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-collesano\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Collesano\"><\/span>Collesano<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-large wp-image-5999\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"672\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Collesano-1024x672.jpg\" alt=\"Collesano, Madonie\" class=\"wp-image-5999\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Collesano-1024x672.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Collesano-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Collesano-768x504.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Collesano.jpg 1219w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View of the village<em> is<a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Collesano.jpg\"> Photo by Carlo Columba CC-SA 2.5<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The village today has fewer than 4,000 inhabitants. In the past, however, in medieval times it was an important feudal center. It is recommended to visit the<strong> Norman castle<\/strong> , today only a ruin but very fascinating and with an exceptional panorama. The church is also worth visiting<strong> Santa Maria la Vecchia<\/strong> which is the oldest in the country and the<strong> Basilica of Santa Maria La Nova<\/strong> of the fifteenth century, where there is an ancient wooden cross of the sixteenth century. Also not to be missed is the St. Peter&#8217;s Basilica. Furthermore, going towards the church of Santa Maria la Vecchia, you will find yourself in the<strong> Borgo Bagherino<\/strong> , a very special and fascinating place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, for lovers of four wheels, to visit the museum<strong> Targa Florio<\/strong> dedicated to car competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone wp-image-127 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1096\" height=\"829\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/borgo-2.png\" alt=\"Borgo - Collesano\" class=\"wp-image-127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/borgo-2.png 1096w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/borgo-2-300x227.png 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/borgo-2-768x581.png 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/borgo-2-1024x775.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1096px) 100vw, 1096px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Borgo Bagherino<em> &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/uv?pb=!1s0x131736400b41fa0b%3A0x17a3bab037f50536!3m1!7e115!4shttps%3A%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipMS_PZ8Hrchkm35OoGn017Hpv88Y6cuKS4-EiTt%3Dw213-h160-k-no!5sborgo%20bagherino%20collesano%20-%20Cerca%20con%20Google!15sCgIgAQ&amp;imagekey=!1e10!2sAF1QipMS_PZ8Hrchkm35OoGn017Hpv88Y6cuKS4-EiTt&amp;hl=it&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiV9-KOhtLtAhUjDGMBHUxODr0QoiowE3oECCEQAw\"> Photo by Massimiliano Meli &#8211; Google Maps<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-isnello\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Isnello\"><\/span>Isnello<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-117\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"739\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1024px-Isnello_Madonie_Sicilia.jpg\" alt=\"Isnello, Madonie, Sicily\" class=\"wp-image-117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1024px-Isnello_Madonie_Sicilia.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1024px-Isnello_Madonie_Sicilia-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1024px-Isnello_Madonie_Sicilia-768x554.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Isnello &#8211;<em><a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\"> Saphir, CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a> via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/isnello-2817458_1920-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Isnello, Madonie\" class=\"wp-image-6006\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/isnello-2817458_1920-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/isnello-2817458_1920-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/isnello-2817458_1920-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/isnello-2817458_1920-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/isnello-2817458_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The journey from Collesano to Isnello alone is already very impressive. In fact, you pass through very dense woods and oaks, of which Sicily was very rich in the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once in the village, which he thinks has less than 1,500 inhabitants, he visits the little one<strong> Gibilmanna sanctuary<\/strong> built in the 1500s. In addition to the beauty of the sanctuary itself, the view of Cefal\u00f9 and the coast from up there is priceless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I also recommend a visit to the church of <strong>Santa Maria Maggiore<\/strong> from which you can enjoy a beautiful view of the town. In the evening, from up there, the village seems to be a small nativity scene, illuminated by many small street lamps. Unmissable!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Isnello you also have the opportunity to touch the stars with your finger. In fact, at the<strong> astronomical observatory<\/strong><strong> LAG Hassin<\/strong> , you can use the telescopes and see the stars and planets like you&#8217;ve never seen them before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone wp-image-6007 size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Gibilmanna-bjs2007-01-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Gibilmanna Isnello Sanctuary\" class=\"wp-image-6007\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Gibilmanna-bjs2007-01-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Gibilmanna-bjs2007-01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Gibilmanna-bjs2007-01-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Gibilmanna-bjs2007-01.jpg 1350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gibilmanna Isnello Sanctuary<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-castelbuono\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Castelbuono\"><\/span>Castelbuono<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"883\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1043px-Castelbuono_msu2017-9402-1024x883.jpg\" alt=\"Castelbuono Castle, Madonie\" class=\"wp-image-6066\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1043px-Castelbuono_msu2017-9402-1024x883.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1043px-Castelbuono_msu2017-9402-300x259.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1043px-Castelbuono_msu2017-9402-768x662.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1043px-Castelbuono_msu2017-9402.jpg 1043w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Castelbuono Castle<em><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Castelbuono_msu2017-9402.jpg\"> Matthias S\u00fc\u00dfen<\/a> ,<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\"> CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a> , via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The town is to be discovered by walking through its small and suggestive streets. Absolutely not to be missed<strong> the castle<\/strong> medieval, built in 1316 by Francesco I of Ventimiglia and the very ancient<strong> clock tower<\/strong> , where it is also possible to observe the mechanism of its functioning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip from Topsecretsicily<\/strong>: Book a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.it\/castelbuono-italy-l165714\/degustazione-di-vini-nel-cuore-delle-madonie-t440326\/?partner_id=2MY8JNV&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=Madonie_middle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wine tasting<\/a> in the heart of the Madonie Mountains<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/900px-Castelbuono_-_via_SantAnna_3.jpg\" alt=\"Castelbuono Castle\" class=\"wp-image-6065\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/900px-Castelbuono_-_via_SantAnna_3.jpg 900w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/900px-Castelbuono_-_via_SantAnna_3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/900px-Castelbuono_-_via_SantAnna_3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/900px-Castelbuono_-_via_SantAnna_3-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Castelbuono_-_via_Sant%27Anna_3.jpg\">Formica rufa<\/a> ,<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\"> CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a> , via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"675\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Campanile_Matrice_Vecchia_Castelbuono.jpg\" alt=\"Castelbuono bell tower\" class=\"wp-image-6064\" style=\"width:880px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Campanile_Matrice_Vecchia_Castelbuono.jpg 675w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Campanile_Matrice_Vecchia_Castelbuono-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bell tower &#8211;<em><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Campanile_Matrice_Vecchia_Castelbuono.jpg\"> Lover at Italian Wikipedia<\/a> ,<a href=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\/\"> CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a> , via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-geraci-siculo\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Geraci_Siculo\"><\/span>Geraci Siculo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1200px-Scorcio_di_Geraci-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Geraci Siculo, Madonie\" class=\"wp-image-6063\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1200px-Scorcio_di_Geraci-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1200px-Scorcio_di_Geraci-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1200px-Scorcio_di_Geraci-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1200px-Scorcio_di_Geraci.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Scorcio_di_Geraci.jpg\">Davide Mauro<\/a> ,<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\"> CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a> , via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"604\" height=\"453\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/CappellaPGeraciSiculo.jpg\" alt=\"Geraci Siculo Chapel\" class=\"wp-image-6059\" style=\"width:880px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/CappellaPGeraciSiculo.jpg 604w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/CappellaPGeraciSiculo-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 604px) 100vw, 604px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chapel<em><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:CappellaPGeraciSiculo.jpg\"> Genzi.<\/a> , Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here you can visit the remains of the<strong> Ventimiglia castle<\/strong> , built in 1072 and the adjacent chapel built later. Not much remains of the castle, but the atmosphere and landscape are absolutely worth a visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"765\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Castello_di_Geraci_Siculo-1024x765.jpg\" alt=\"Geraci Siculo Castle\" class=\"wp-image-6015\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Castello_di_Geraci_Siculo-1024x765.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Castello_di_Geraci_Siculo-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Castello_di_Geraci_Siculo-768x574.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Castello_di_Geraci_Siculo-1536x1147.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Castello_di_Geraci_Siculo-2048x1530.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Castello_di_Geraci_Siculo-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Castle ruins<em><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Castello_di_Geraci_Siculo.jpg\"> Mediaterra<\/a> ,<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\"> CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a> , via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After seeing the castle you can go down towards<strong> the historic center<\/strong> very characteristic, where it will be nice to walk around and discover<strong> churches and the cathedral<\/strong> .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1200px-Il_castello_dei_Ventimiglia_-_Geraci_Siculo-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Geraci Siculo Castle\" class=\"wp-image-6060\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1200px-Il_castello_dei_Ventimiglia_-_Geraci_Siculo-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1200px-Il_castello_dei_Ventimiglia_-_Geraci_Siculo-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1200px-Il_castello_dei_Ventimiglia_-_Geraci_Siculo-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1200px-Il_castello_dei_Ventimiglia_-_Geraci_Siculo.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Castle ruins &#8211;<em><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Il_castello_dei_Ventimiglia_-_Geraci_Siculo.jpg\"> Giuseppe Fazio<\/a> ,<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\"> CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a> , via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ChiesaMadreGS-1.jpg\" alt=\"Mother church. Geraci Siculo\" class=\"wp-image-6062\" style=\"width:880px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ChiesaMadreGS-1.jpg 512w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ChiesaMadreGS-1-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">mother church<em><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:ChiesaMadreGS.JPG\"> Genzi<\/a> , Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-gangi\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gangi\"><\/span>Gangi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Gangi was elected as the most beautiful village in Italy in 2014. The village is really suggestive, sometimes it is even difficult to explain it in words, just watch the video below. In Gangi it is nice to get lost in its small streets and visit the<strong> many small churches<\/strong> and the<strong> Ventimiglia tower<\/strong> .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Gangi innevata ripresa da un drone\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pHHrM9kbK5M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-petralia-soprana\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Petralia_Soprana\"><\/span>Petralia Soprana<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1200px-Petralia_Soprana_Panorama_-_panoramio-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"Petralia Soprana, MAdonie\" class=\"wp-image-6047\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1200px-Petralia_Soprana_Panorama_-_panoramio-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1200px-Petralia_Soprana_Panorama_-_panoramio-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1200px-Petralia_Soprana_Panorama_-_panoramio-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1200px-Petralia_Soprana_Panorama_-_panoramio.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Petralia_Soprana_Panorama_-_panoramio.jpg\">Filippo Piazza<\/a> ,<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\"> CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a> , via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1200px-Chiesa_di_Loreto_Petralia_Soprana-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Loreto Church, Petralia Soprana\" class=\"wp-image-6048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1200px-Chiesa_di_Loreto_Petralia_Soprana-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1200px-Chiesa_di_Loreto_Petralia_Soprana-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1200px-Chiesa_di_Loreto_Petralia_Soprana-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1200px-Chiesa_di_Loreto_Petralia_Soprana.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Loreto Church<a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Chiesa_di_Loreto,_Petralia_Soprana.jpg\"> trolvag<\/a> ,<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\"> CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a> , via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1200px-Petralia_Soprana._Chiesa_di_S.Maria_di_Gesu_e_convento_dei_padri_minori_riformati-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Church of S. Maria di Ges\u00f9 and convent, Petralia Soprana\" class=\"wp-image-6050\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1200px-Petralia_Soprana._Chiesa_di_S.Maria_di_Gesu_e_convento_dei_padri_minori_riformati-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1200px-Petralia_Soprana._Chiesa_di_S.Maria_di_Gesu_e_convento_dei_padri_minori_riformati-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1200px-Petralia_Soprana._Chiesa_di_S.Maria_di_Gesu_e_convento_dei_padri_minori_riformati-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1200px-Petralia_Soprana._Chiesa_di_S.Maria_di_Gesu_e_convento_dei_padri_minori_riformati.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Church of S. Maria di Ges\u00f9 and convent<a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Petralia_Soprana._Chiesa_di_S.Maria_di_Ges%C3%B9_e_convento_dei_padri_minori_riformati.jpg\"> Ysferaviola<\/a> ,<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\"> CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a> , via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1200px-Piazza_Duomo_Petralia_Soprana_PA_Sicily_Italy_-_panoramio-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Petralia Soprana, Piazza Duomo\" class=\"wp-image-6051\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1200px-Piazza_Duomo_Petralia_Soprana_PA_Sicily_Italy_-_panoramio-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1200px-Piazza_Duomo_Petralia_Soprana_PA_Sicily_Italy_-_panoramio-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1200px-Piazza_Duomo_Petralia_Soprana_PA_Sicily_Italy_-_panoramio-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1200px-Piazza_Duomo_Petralia_Soprana_PA_Sicily_Italy_-_panoramio.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Piazza Duomo<a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Piazza_Duomo,_Petralia_Soprana_PA,_Sicily,_Italy_-_panoramio.jpg\"> trolvag<\/a> ,<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\"> CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a> , via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1200px-Piazza_San_Michele_Petralia_Soprana-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Petralia Soprana\" class=\"wp-image-6052\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1200px-Piazza_San_Michele_Petralia_Soprana-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1200px-Piazza_San_Michele_Petralia_Soprana-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1200px-Piazza_San_Michele_Petralia_Soprana-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1200px-Piazza_San_Michele_Petralia_Soprana.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Piazza San Michele<a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Piazza_San_Michele,_Petralia_Soprana.jpg\"> trolvag<\/a> ,<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\"> CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a> , via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1200px-Palazzo_Municipale_di_Petralia_Soprana-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Petralia Soprana, municipal building\" class=\"wp-image-6053\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1200px-Palazzo_Municipale_di_Petralia_Soprana-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1200px-Palazzo_Municipale_di_Petralia_Soprana-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1200px-Palazzo_Municipale_di_Petralia_Soprana-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1200px-Palazzo_Municipale_di_Petralia_Soprana.jpg 1199w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Municipal building<a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Palazzo_Municipale_di_Petralia_Soprana.jpg\"> trolvag<\/a> ,<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\"> CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a> , via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It is the highest town in the province of Palermo, 1147 meters high. From here it is also possible to make excursions on foot, by raft, trekking, canyoning, all through the agency<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.madonieapassolento.it\/\"> Madonie at a slow pace<\/a><\/strong>, which promotes sustainable naturalistic and cultural tourism in the Madonie park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Petralia Soprana there is a lot to see. The churches not to be missed are there<strong> Mother Church and the Church of Santa Maria di Loreto<\/strong> . The first, from the 14th century, is located in the heart of the historic center of the village, with a beautiful white stone portico that opens onto a square. The Church of Santa Maria di Loreto is also very fascinating, full of paintings and close to a wonderful panoramic point, where you absolutely must stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also worth visiting is the salt mine, one of the largest in Europe still active. You will find yourself walking among many sculptures, carved in blocks of salt. A truly special experience. You still need to make reservations to gain access, find contact information and times here: https:\/\/www.museosottosale.it\/.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone wp-image-143 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1061\" height=\"639\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Miniera-di-sale-Petralia-Soprana.png\" alt=\"Salt mine - Petralia Soprana\" class=\"wp-image-143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Miniera-di-sale-Petralia-Soprana.png 1061w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Miniera-di-sale-Petralia-Soprana-300x181.png 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Miniera-di-sale-Petralia-Soprana-768x463.png 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Miniera-di-sale-Petralia-Soprana-1024x617.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1061px) 100vw, 1061px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Salt mine &#8211; Petralia Soprana<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-petralia-sottana\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Petralia_Sottana\"><\/span>Petralia Sottana<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Petralia_sottana-1024x585.jpg\" alt=\"Pertalia Sottana, Madonie\" class=\"wp-image-6054\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Petralia_sottana-1024x585.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Petralia_sottana-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Petralia_sottana-768x438.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Petralia_sottana.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Petralia_sottana.jpg\">Dedda71<\/a> ,<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/3.0\"> CC BY 3.0<\/a> , via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1200px-Petralia_sottana_panorama_parziale-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Petralia Sottana\" class=\"wp-image-6056\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1200px-Petralia_sottana_panorama_parziale-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1200px-Petralia_sottana_panorama_parziale-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1200px-Petralia_sottana_panorama_parziale-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1200px-Petralia_sottana_panorama_parziale.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Petralia_sottana_panorama_parziale.JPG\">I, Azotoliquido<\/a> ,<a href=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\/\"> CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a> , via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Also in Petralia Sottana it is absolutely worth taking a tour of the historic center and visiting the churches. Among the most beautiful and of undoubted value is the church of<strong> Santa Maria della Fontana<\/strong> ; the baroque church of<strong> Saint Francis<\/strong> , the<strong> church of the Misericordia<\/strong> with an ancient bell tower of 1175 and the<strong> mother church<\/strong> of the seventeenth century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"586\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1200px-Petralia_Sottana_Province_of_Palermo_Italy_-_panoramio_2-1024x586.jpg\" alt=\"Petralia Sottana\" class=\"wp-image-6055\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1200px-Petralia_Sottana_Province_of_Palermo_Italy_-_panoramio_2-1024x586.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1200px-Petralia_Sottana_Province_of_Palermo_Italy_-_panoramio_2-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1200px-Petralia_Sottana_Province_of_Palermo_Italy_-_panoramio_2-768x440.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1200px-Petralia_Sottana_Province_of_Palermo_Italy_-_panoramio_2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Petralia_Sottana,_Province_of_Palermo,_Italy_-_panoramio_(2).jpg\">trolvag<\/a> ,<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\"> CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a> , via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In Petralia Sottana there is the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.parcoavventuramadonie.it\/\"> Madonie Adventure Park<\/a>. Here you can spend a different day, in fact you can climb trees, play archery, sleep on tents suspended between the trees etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"675\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Chiesa_della_Misericordia_Petralia_Sottana_1.jpg\" alt=\"Church of the Misericordia Petralia Sottana\" class=\"wp-image-6057\" style=\"width:880px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Chiesa_della_Misericordia_Petralia_Sottana_1.jpg 675w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Chiesa_della_Misericordia_Petralia_Sottana_1-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Chiesa_della_Misericordia_(Petralia_Sottana)_1.jpg\">Davide Mauro<\/a> ,<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\"> CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a> , via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-piano-battaglia\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Battle_Plan\"><\/span>Battle Plan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Piano_Battaglia_Autunno_-_panoramio-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Battle Plan, Madonie, Sicily\" class=\"wp-image-6058\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Piano_Battaglia_Autunno_-_panoramio-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Piano_Battaglia_Autunno_-_panoramio-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Piano_Battaglia_Autunno_-_panoramio-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Piano_Battaglia_Autunno_-_panoramio-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Piano_Battaglia_Autunno_-_panoramio.jpg\">Peppesev<\/a> ,<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/3.0\"> CC BY 3.0<\/a> , via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here we are at the last stage,<strong> Battle Plan<\/strong> . From here to 1600 meters high and you can enjoy the view of the Aeolian Islands, the sea, the Madonie and Mount Etna. Really amazing. You will find yourself in a very quiet place among the woods, lunar landscapes, mountain pastures and animal and plant species typical of the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mappa-interattiva-delle-madonie-punti-d-interesse-in-viola\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Interactive_map_of_the_Madonie_%E2%80%93_Points_of_interest_in_purple\"><\/span>Interactive map of the Madonie &#8211; Points of interest in purple<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1nsccVS4J4ChtIWxWeIFLVug-0ZElu_Pe\" width=\"999\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-prodotti-tipici-delle-madonie\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Typical_products_of_the_Madonie\"><\/span>Typical products of the Madonie<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>How not to mention cheeses, cured meats, olive oil and wines such as Merlot, Nero D&#8217;Avola, Cabernet, Chardonnay and Savignon. However, there are also many other very special specialties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-il-fagiolo-badda\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_The_Badda_bean\"><\/span>1. The Badda bean<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a two-colored bean cultivated for over 2 centuries in Polizzi Generosa. It is small and rounded in shape, the Sicilian word badda means ball and has an aftertaste of chestnut and almond. It also doesn&#8217;t cause the typical bloating like many beans do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-miele-di-cardo-ape-nera-sicula\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Sicilian_black_bee_thistle_honey\"><\/span>2. Sicilian black bee thistle honey<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a honey produced by a subspecies of bees, which live only in this area of Sicily, the black bees (Native to Africa).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-manna-delle-madonie\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Manna_of_the_Madonie\"><\/span>3. Manna of the Madonie<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a dessert derived even from the bark of the ash tree. By cutting a piece of bark a bitter liquid comes out, which however becomes sweet in contact with the air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-pomodoro-siccagno\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Siccagno_tomato\"><\/span>4. Siccagno tomato<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a dry-grown tomato, without water, in the villages of Valledolmo, Sciafani Bagni, Alia Vallelunga and Villalba. Since the plant is not irrigated, it produces few and small tomatoes which are however very tasty and rich in vitamins<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-sfoglio-delle-madonie\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Leaf_through_the_Madonie\"><\/span>5. Leaf through the Madonie<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a dessert with 400 years of history. It is made up of shortcrust pastry filled with cheese (tuma), pumpkin, egg whites, chocolate, sugar and cinnamon. It is found mainly in Polizzi Generoa, Petralia Sottana and Castellana Sicula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will find many of these products in pastry shops and shops in the area. The Madonie park is part of the province of Palermo. Here you can find some tips on what to eat in<a href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/food\/what-to-eat-in-palermo-and-surroundings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Palermo and surroundings<\/a>, here instead you find the<a href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/food\/typical-sicilian-dishes-and-products\/\" title=\"Discover typical Sicilian dishes and products\"> typical Sicilian dishes.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Most_popular_activities_for_tourists_in_Sicily\"><\/span>Most popular activities for tourists in Sicily<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div data-gyg-widget=\"auto\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"2MY8JNV\" data-gyg-cmp=\"Madonie\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cosa-vedere-nei-dintorni\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_see_in_the_surroundings\"><\/span>What to see in the surroundings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Madonie park is located in the province of Palermo. Here you will find listed the places to visit in<a href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-palermo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Palermo and surroundings<\/a> .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"47\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31032\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-3.png 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-3-300x14.png 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-3-768x35.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-prenotazione-volo-hotel-e-auto\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plan_your_vacation_in_minutes\"><\/span>Plan your vacation in minutes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.it\/italia-l169011\/palermo-tour-delle-madonie-degli-agrifogli-piu-grandi-d-europa-t505277\/?partner_id=2MY8JNV&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=Madonie_buttom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\ud83d\udcf8<strong> Book a guided trek<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>\ud83d\udecf\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/index.html?aid=8076273\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find housing<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>\ud83d\udeeb <a href=\"http:\/\/www.skyscanner.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Compare flight prices<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>\ud83d\ude97 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentalcars.com\/\">Rent a car at the airport<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"47\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31036\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-4.png 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-4-300x14.png 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-4-768x35.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":30246,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[102],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8670","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-province-of-palermo"],"aioseo_notices":[],"modified_by":"Dario Lo Turco","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8670","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8670"}],"version-history":[{"count":21,"href":"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8670\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":51348,"href":"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8670\/revisions\/51348"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/30246"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8670"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8670"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8670"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}