Archeologia: Polizzello & Raffe

Mussomeli’s territory is characterised by numerous archaeological site of great interest, two of which are Polizzello and Raffe.

Polizzello was founded by the “sicano” who settled there in the Bronze Age. Also several graves dug in the rock dating from the seventh century BC can be found here. In many of these man made caves statuettes & terracotta vases were discovered.

American and Sicilian archaeologists have unearthed a greek settlement of the fourth and fifth centuries BC at Raffe. Which has all the features of a polis (city) inhabited by thousands of people.

Visit the Castello di Mussomeli

The Chiaramonte Castle, built in 1370 in Norman-Gothic style stands on a high crag at 778 meters, 2 km outside of Mussomeli. Retaining many of its original features including the chapel with a precious alabaster depicting the Madonna dell Catena. Read more...

Dont miss the Valle dei Templi

Sicily boasts some of the best preseved temples outside of Greece. The famous Valle dei Templi (Valley of the Temples) is located just 25 minutes south of Viola Bed and Breakfast on the south coast of the island. Read more...

Events for 2010

Keep track of the local key events in and around Mussomeli throughout the year with our event calendar. You can view up and coming events in Mussomeli and get a month by month view of whats coming up later in the year! View calendar..