Agira
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
Area: Central Sicily
It is among the oldest and most prestigious Sicilian centers: according to legend, it was founded before the Trojan War, it was inhabited since the prehistory and the first inhabited center was founded by the Sicans, the first people together with the Sicilians and helmets to be present in Sicily. The origin of its name seems to be linked to the name of one of the Sican leaders "Agiride".
Agira is a "city of art" for its rich and varied archaeological, historical and artistic heritage. Its urban fabric is an expression of the different eras that have marked its history.
Agira also offers a rich environmental heritage.
Symbol of its food and wine are the cassatelle di Agira, a crescent of shortcrust pastry filled with cocoa, chopped almonds, chickpea flour and dried lemon peel.
What to see
Church of Sant'Antonino in Agira
House Museum of Peasant Art in Agira
Agira Municipal Library
Fountain of Hercules in Agira
Maimone Fountain in Agira
Cave of San Filippo in Agira
Canadian War Cemetery in Agira
Cultural Park Agira
Diodoro Siculo Naturalistic Museum in Agira
Vallone Natural Reserve of Piano della Corte in Agira
Church of Maria SS Annunziata in Agira
Church of Sant'Antonio di Padova in Agira
Agira Castle
Church of Sant'Agostino in Agira
Church of Santa Maria Maggiore in Agira
Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli in Agira
Church of Santa Margherita in Agira
Church of San Pietro in Agira
Church of San Giuseppe in Agira
Church of Purgatory in Agira
Neighborhood of Rocche of San Pietro in Agira
Church of San Salvatore in Agira
Royal Church Abbey of San Filippo d'Agira
Aron of the Synagogue in Agira
What to eat
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Agira
You can obviously taste all the typical products of Sicilian cuisine, the most well-known ones, such as cannoli, Sicilian cassata, arancini, etc. But there are some specialties typical of this area that are more difficult to find in other areas of Sicily.
Where to stay
Best Offers of Vacation Rental, hotel, B&B where to sleep in Agira
Nearby Places
Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Agira. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!
Gagliano Castelferrato
Central Sicily
Regalbuto
Central Sicily
Leonforte
Central Sicily
Troina
Central Sicily