Rupestrian Village of Sperlinga (EN) - One of the most beautiful villages in Italy - Museum of Rural Civilization - Sicily
- Tuttitaly
- Jan 23
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 7
Since prehistoric times, the rocky wall overlooking the town has been dug by man to create shelters, which over time have become homes. Today, the caves have doors, windows, and some even balconies. The peculiarity of Sperlinga lies precisely in being a rock village, that is, a town built entirely inside the rock, with such a rural charm that makes it genuinely unique... #tuttitaly
Imagine walking among ancient caves inhabited since prehistoric times, with rocky walls that tell millennia-old stories. This magical experience awaits you in Sperlinga, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, where history and nature blend into an unforgettable journey into the past.
What to see
The caves of Sperlinga, meticulously carved by man to create shelters, have evolved into authentic dwellings that still bear witness to the life of ancient civilizations. These caves, with their preserved doors, windows, and balconies, are living testaments to the rich history of Sperlinga.
Walking through the striking chambers of the castle excavated in the sandstone mass, you will feel transported back to the times of the ancient Siculi who inhabited this land a thousand years before Christ.
The rock-hewn village of Sperlinga also boasts essential places of worship, such as the Church of Mercy, which houses a valuable wooden crucifix, and the Church of Sant'Anna, attached to a Convent of the Augustinians, where a crucifix from the school of Friar Umile da Petralia is kept.
Gastronomy
Sperlinga offers not only history and culture but also local pleasures and flavors to discover. Taste the frascatela, a polenta made of durum wheat or chickpeas with lard and broccoli, or indulge in the tortone, a dessert made with bread dough fried in oil and sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon.
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