Sambuca di Sicilia, Mediterranean commune in Province of Agrigento, Italy
Description
Sambuca di Sicilia is a commune in the Free Municipal Consortium of Agrigento in southwestern Sicily on hilly terrain. The town sits at roughly 364 meters in elevation and extends across land marked by rolling countryside.
History
The settlement was originally called Zabut and developed during Arab rule around 830 CE with a Muslim population until Frederick II conquered the area in the 13th century.
Culture
The town center displays typical Sicilian Baroque style with the Church of San Michele Arcangelo, home to a wooden statue of Saint George. These buildings shape how locals and visitors experience the old town today.
Practical
The town is located roughly 68 kilometers southwest of Palermo and about 89 kilometers northwest of Agrigento, making it reachable by car. The rural location means it helps to plan travel times and transportation beforehand.
Did you know?
In 2019, the municipality launched a housing program offering historic properties for approximately one euro to attract new residents and investment. This unusual offer brought the town international attention.
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