Discover Burgio
Discover everything there is to see and do in Burgio. Don't miss the best events, interesting places and curiosities related to the area.
Explore Burgio
Ready to immerse yourself in the wonders and beauties of this city? Here's what you can explore.
Not to be missed in Burgio
Choose what to do among the events scheduled in Burgio. Don't miss the main social activities, the most important patronal festivals and all the festivals in the province of Agrigento.
Useful tips for your holidays in Burgio
Follow our advice to make the most of your holiday in Burgio. Discover new places, experience the Sicilian typicality that tells the culture of a people rich in traditions.
The bells of Burgio, a history spanning 5 centuries
The bells of Burgio are very famous, this tradition has been handed down for more than 500 years. Forged with an ancient technique with a modern twist.
Why visit Burgio
Burgio it is a small Sicilian village in the province of Agrigento which has just under three thousand inhabitants. Despite its small size it is one of the most iconic places in Sicily, managing to tell a story through its artwork, his story and his traditions with the various artistic currents that have crossed this corner of Sicily contributing to its uniqueness.
The country is also well known for its Bells from the Virgadamo foundry, which has been forging bronze bells for 500 years with an ancient technique that has now been handed down for several generations.
What to do in Burgio
Burgio has a lot to offer tourists who visit it. An evocative place that is certainly worth visiting is the Museum of Mummies, located in a Capuchin convent. Recently, after a long period of abandonment, the church, the convent and the crypt which houses the Mummies Museum have been restored and brought to their former glory.
Another of the attractions not to be missed is the Mother Church of Sant'Antonio Abate, built in Renaissance style, except for the bell tower which dates back to the sixteenth century. Certainly, one of the most appreciated and loved places of worship by tourists and above all by the citizens of Burgio.
Al Patron saint of Burgio instead, it is dedicated every year Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot, with the traditional procession of the Saint through the streets of the town.
Another event not to be missed is that of Holy Week, one of the main cult events, deeply felt by all citizens. It includes the blessing of the palms, the procession with the statue of Our Lady of Sorrows, the Good Friday processions plus the meeting between the Virgin Mary and the Risen Christ on Easter Sunday. This last event is known by the dialect term Ncontru.
How to get around Burgio
Burgio it is a small village, as such we don't find many means of public transport, although there is some bus numbers. In any case, it is very easy to move around the municipality on foot, in our opinion, the ideal is to move with the right middle of transport (car, motorcycle, bicycle, etc.).
Our advice is to visit it on foot, to discover the streets of the village, but also the squares and churches. By doing so you also get the chance to taste and savor all the typical dishes of the village directly from the producers in the area and in the inns located in the centre.
How to get to Burgio
The village of Burgio it can be reached from both Palermo and Agrigento by car.
From Palermo the road to take is SS624 until the Sambuco exit, then continue with the SS188 up to destination.
From Agrigento, however, the road to take is the SS115 with the Ribera exit, from here you must continue with the SS386 until arriving in Burgio.
Who prefers the traininstead, you will have to use the Cammarata San Giovanni Gemini station, which is the closest location, given that the station in Burgio has been closed for a few years.
Finally Burgio is also interested in the line of local buses, which is provided by the company ATS.
Useful numbers
Common
0925 65011
Tourist Info
338 2493581
Municipal police
0925 65108
Emergency medical Service
0925 64766
Quick Links
Municipality site
www.comune.burgio.ag.it
