One of the most beautiful villages in Italy a few kilometers from the beaches and the most prestigious cultural sites in Western Sicily.
Wedding Destination
The dozens of consecrated churches and locations in the historic center are increasingly in demand to celebrate religious and civil weddings within the romantic setting of the medieval village of Salemi.
Wedding Destination
The dozens of consecrated churches and locations in the historic center are increasingly in demand to celebrate religious and civil weddings within the romantic setting of the medieval village of Salemi.
To Discover the Village
Among the many alleys and very narrow streets of the village there is one of the richest artistic, cultural and architectural heritage best preserved in Sicily. The domination over the centuries of Elymians, Romans, Vandals, Goths, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans, Swabians and Spaniards has contributed to the creation of one of the most beautiful villages in Italy a few kilometers from the beaches and the most prestigious cultural sites in Western Sicily.
To Discover the Village
Among the many alleys and very narrow streets of the village there is one of the richest artistic, cultural and architectural heritage best preserved in Sicily. The domination over the centuries of Elymians, Romans, Vandals, Goths, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans, Swabians and Spaniards has contributed to the creation of one of the most beautiful villages in Italy a few kilometers from the beaches and the most prestigious cultural sites in Western Sicily.
Events
St. Joseph
March
The most iconic of the religious festivals in Salemi is the one dedicated to Saint Joseph, on March 19th. For the occasion, the inhabitants of Salemi participate with fervor in the preparation of the altars in honor of the saint. Living firsthand the experience of San Giuseppe di Salemi is something indescribable. The imposing architectural structure of the altars, the beauty of the bread, the scents of murtidda and citrus fruits arouse emotions that literally leave you breathless.
St. Joseph
March
The most iconic of the religious festivals in Salemi is the one dedicated to Saint Joseph, on March 19th. For the occasion, the inhabitants of Salemi participate with fervor in the preparation of the altars in honor of the saint. Living firsthand the experience of San Giuseppe di Salemi is something indescribable. The imposing architectural structure of the altars, the beauty of the bread, the scents of murtidda and citrus fruits arouse emotions that literally leave you breathless.
Welcome back Tony Scott
July
A festival dedicated to the great world-famous jazz musician of Salemi origins. Two days dedicated to jazz music with concerts and great performers.
Welcome back Tony Scott
July
A festival dedicated to the great world-famous jazz musician of Salemi origins. Two days dedicated to jazz music with concerts and great performers.
“Busiata” festival
August
The Sagra della Busiata is one of the tastiest and most fascinating food and wine events in Western Sicily. Among the alleys of the Borgo are the delicious stations of the local cooks where the portions of Busiata (the typical Salemitan pasta) are distributed accompanied by live music and shows that animate the various squares of the historic center.
“Busiata” festival
August
The Sagra della Busiata is one of the tastiest and most fascinating food and wine events in Western Sicily. Among the alleys of the Borgo are the delicious stations of the local cooks where the portions of Busiata (the typical Salemitan pasta) are distributed accompanied by live music and shows that animate the various squares of the historic center.
Fireworks
The ritual Fireworks from the towers of the Arab-Norman castle illuminate the historic center of Salemi. The show is to leave you breathless.
Fireworks
The ritual Fireworks from the towers of the Arab-Norman castle illuminate the historic center of Salemi. The show is to leave you breathless.
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