Mussomeli Walking Tour

A medieval fortress, beautiful narrow streets and ancient churches await us on this guided tour of Mussomeli, a charming town in the heart of Sicily.

Mussomeli Walking Tour

At the indicated time, we'll meet in front of the Mussomeli Castle, or castello Manfredonico, to begin a guided tour of Mussomeli.

Mussomeli played a significant role in medieval times. After introductions, we'll discuss the history of the castle while admiring its façade and fortified walls.

Next, we'll take a half-hour stroll to reach the historic centre of Mussomeli. As we walk through the narrow streets, we'll explore its churches, palaces and artistic beauty. We'll stop at the Church of Saint Ludovico, or Chiesa Madre, built in the 17th and 18th centuries, notable for its belfry.

Then we'll visit the Clock Tower, dating back to the 16th century and restored in the early 20th century. By the 19th century, it had a huge three-sided clock that allowed residents to tell the time from any part of town.

The tour includes Palazzo Sgadari, now housing the Archaeological Museum, and Palazzo Trabia, along with exteriors of churches such as Santa Margherita, Providence, and Monti.

After three hours, the tour concludes near the Chiesa di San Giovanni.