Set in the splendid scenery of the Iblei mountains, the picturesque village of Palazzolo Acreide shows itself as a treasure chest to be discovered that is characterized by the singularity of its urban structure, full of testimonies from different eras. Inserted in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Palazzolo is an ideal destination for trips out of town or for those who want to visit a place suspended in time, away from mass tourism.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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In 664 a.C., on the hill called Acremonte, which separates the valleys of\u2019Anapo and of Tellaro, the Syracusans founded Akrai. This place even before being appreciated by the Syracusans was chosen by the Siculians, you raised a real village around the XII century numerous were the dominations that were avvicendarono over the centuries: Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Arab, Norman. From here the various names given to the city\u00e0 in different eras: Akrai, Balans\u00f9l, Placeolum or Palatioli, and finally Palazzolo to which, in 1862, was added the patronymic of Acreide.<\/p>\n
The first historical news of Palazzolo Acreide current you have from the XII century. The medieval center was erected close to the ancient Acre, on a small rocky outcrop below, in a strategic position of control over the territory and the roads, L\u00e0 where once stood a \"palatium\" imperial, which has given the name of the new village: \"Palatiolum\". Here a castle was erected by the Normans. From 1104 it avvicendarono in Palazzolo different baronie: from Guilfredo son of Count Ruggero to Artale d'Alagona, to finish the principles Ruffo di Calabria. In the XIII-XIV century the demographic increase determination\u00f2 expansion of the town in the surrounding area. Destroyed by the earthquake of 1693, the city\u00e0 it was rebuilt in part on the original structures of the medieval quarter and in \u00a0part around the actual main course. In the XVII century the palazzolesi rebelled to feudalism until in 1812 Palazzolo was recognized as a country demaniale. The Iblei Mountains and the valley of\u2019Anapo are natural and evocative setting to the territory of Palazzolo Acreide.<\/p>\n
The valley, crossed by the river of the same name, a rich vegetation with spots of shrubs and oriental platani, preserves the natural reserve and the necropolis of Pantalica. They deserve to be mentioned also the quarries of Cardinal and the forest of Bauly, interesting for flora and fauna. The baroque, climate, popular traditions, gastronomy, cordiality\u00e0 and L\u2019hospitality\u00e0 people make this town, a meth\u00e0 not to miss. Palazzolo \u00e8 a\u00a0village not only to visit but to live for the history and charm, for the many beauties by love, for its churches, for its palaces and its evocative districts.<\/p>\n
The church of San Michele<\/strong> was built between the XV and XVI and rebuilt after the earthquake in 1693, the facade rises on a staircase and develops on two orders. Stands out left the bell tower hexagonal enclosed by a dome.The internal is divided into three naves with columns of white stone to smooth drum surmounted by Corinthian capitals.<\/p>\n The church of Sant\u2019Antonio Abate<\/strong> was built in 1634, destroyed by the earthquake of 1693 \u00e8 was rebuilt in \u2018700, but it's never been completed. The facade \u00e8 incomplete: lacks the second bell tower, while it\u00a0was built only the central nave and a part of the right aisle. You can admire several beautiful canvases in the altars.<\/p>\n The church of Immaculate<\/strong>, from\u2019elegant baroque facade convex, unique in its kind in Palazzolo, preserves a statue in white Carrara marble of the Madonna col Bambino, a Renaissance masterpiece built between 1471 and 1472 by the sculptor Dalmata Francesco Laurana.<\/p>\n The church of S. Francesco<\/strong> \u00e8 L\u2019ancient church of the Capuchins. Rebuilt after the earthquake of 1693, has been reopened for worship in 1984. In its interior, with a single nave, is guarded a wooden altar with the statues of Capuchin saints and the statue of S. Francis.<\/p>\n The construction of Church Convent<\/strong> began in 1870, the complex and the ancient monastery was suppressed in 1866. The Church \u00e8 a single nave, in the sacristy is guarded a valuable eighteenth-century cabinet in walnut-tree with inlays in cypress tree that was found in the old convent. The church also holds the manuscript \u201cLa Selva of historical news\u201d Father Giacinto Farina.<\/p>\n The church of Maria SS. Del Soccorso<\/strong> \u00e8 devoid of works and decorations, but has a charm austere. Rebuilt after the earthquake of 1693, recently reopened for worship. Of the original structure, remain a precious holy water stoup in marble and stone floors paved.<\/p>\n The Palazzo Lombardo Cafici<\/strong> is located along via Garibaldi, dates back to the XVIII century and boasts the most\u00f9 long baroque balcony of the world. The corbels depict anthropomorphic mascheroni with vivid expressions grotesque.<\/p>\n The Museum of travellers in Sicily<\/strong> collects at Palazzo Vaccaro the original engravings, concerning\u2019iblea area, of pi\u00f9 important Voyage Pittoresque \u2018700, ancient maps of Sicily and a valuable collection of ancient books related to the theme of the journey including the rare first edition of De Rebus Siculis of Fazello. The Palazzo Rizzarelli Spadaro is\u00a0the seat of the Museum of the noble traditions.<\/p>\n on vast Piazzale Marconi is located the Villa Comunale<\/strong>, desired and realized by the barons Judica and Messina, its construction beginning\u00f2 in 1880. Inserted between the historical gardens of Italy\u00a0by the Ministry for Cultural Heritage, has an extension of 30,000 sqm. And \u00e8 a veritable botanic garden for the variety of trees and flower essences. It's\u00a0characterized by four spacious long boulevards lined by secular ornamental trees, some of which are very rare.<\/p>\n The Castle<\/strong> Medieval existed GI\u00e0 In\u2019827, the year of the muslim conquest, abandoned after the earthquake of 1693, remain only some ruins: part of the ditch, the base of the towers, some local hypogea, tanks and in baglio small part of crenellations carved in the living rock. From the site, you can enjoy a view over the valley of\u2019Anapo of unparalleling beauty.<\/p>\n The district \u201ci scaliddi\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0has its name\u00a0because of a series of stairs, diramatesi in different directions and then rejoin, puts into communication the districts of \u201cSan Paolo\u201d and the \u201cThe Holy Spirit\u201d, that are located in the \u201cLow\u201d the city\u00e0 with those of \u201cSan Michele\u201d,\u2019 \u201cClock\u201d and \u201cSan Sebastiano\u201d which are in the \u201cHigh\u201d the city. The stairways, some very evocative, overlook the beautiful valley of\u2019Anapo, from here you can\u00f2 enjoy a vast panorama that extends up to\u2019Etna. 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