Overview

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Standing at the top of Mount Castro, in the Nebrodi Park, San Marco d’Alunzio dominates the coastline from Cefalù to Capo d’Orlando, and as far as to the Aeolian Islands. Of very ancient origins, the town preserves traces of the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs and Normans who succeeded one another over the centuries. There are many churches to visit, including the Chiesa Madre, the Chiesa Maria Santissima di Ara Coeli and the Church of San Basilio. Also not to be missed is the Greek temple of Hercules, with its wonderful panoramic views, the ruins of the Norman Castle, and the monumental fountain in local red marble, in the central Piazza Aluntina. There are 3 museums in the town: the IDEA Museum of Science and Technology, the Museum of Byzantine and Norman Culture and Figurative Arts, and the Museum of Sacred Art.
The town’s artisan tradition is linked to red marble and there are many workshops that sculpt this material in the area. At the table, the area’s typical, high-quality home cooking is ideal paired with Aluntino wine. Among the events, worth noting are Historical Day (2 June), a medieval re-enactment with a fascinating procession attended by delegations of the historical processions of Sicily, and Borgo in Musica (August), a festival of concerts as well as masterclasses and workshops on the theme of music.