Vittoria, Agricultural commune in southeastern Sicily, Italy
Vittoria is an agricultural commune in southeastern Sicily situated between the Hyblean plateau and the Mediterranean coastline. The town displays wide streets arranged in a geometric pattern at an elevation of 168 meters.
Countess Vittoria Colonna Enriquez founded the settlement in 1607 and granted privileges that encouraged rapid growth. The 1693 earthquake caused significant damage, yet the town was rebuilt and continued to develop.
The town is known for traditional handicrafts that trace back to the period of Arab rule in Sicily and continue to be practiced in local workshops today. These skills remain part of the community's everyday identity and local pride.
The town is home to one of Europe's largest fruit and vegetable markets, with a focus on tomato production and continental distribution. Visitors can see the scale of agricultural activity that defines the local economy.
The region produces Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG, a wine made from the native Nero d'Avola and Frappato grape varieties. This was Sicily's first protected designation of origin.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
