Troina: Castle Town, Mountain Views and Sicilian Traditions

Troina between Castle Town and Mountain Landscape

The medieval castle town of Troina was built on fortified walls dating from the Hellenistic period; four gates and towers bear witness to its history in connection with the Norman conquest. A holiday apartment in Troina can be a good choice for a trip that combines culture, landscapes and local traditions. What makes it special is the interplay of historic sites, mountain views, waterscapes and everyday Sicilian culture.

Holiday Apartment in Troina for Culture and History

The city of Troina’s Antiquarium Archeologico is located in the monumental complex of Torre Capitania. The MACTRO, the Museo d'Arte Contemporanea del Comune di Troina, is housed in the rooms of the restored former Carmelite monastery dating from the 16th century. The Ex Cattedrale normanna – Chiesa Santa Maria Assunta preserves important examples of painting and sculpture from Troina.

The Robert Capa Museum adds another distinctive element: The collection „Fragments of War in Sicily“ comprises 62 valuable photographic prints made from original negatives, many of which have never previously been published. The museum displays photographs documenting battlefields, destruction, the suffering of the civilian population and the everyday life of the inhabitants in Sicily during the Second World War.

Monte Muganà, Lake and Geological Heritage

Monte Muganà is home to a Castelluccian rock necropolis dating from 2300 to 1700 BC; ten square chambers have been carved into the rock. The summit of Monte Muganà offers views of Mount Etna, the Gulf of Augusta and Troina. Lago Ancipa, also known as Lago Sartori, was created by a dam on the Torrente Troina and lies within the municipal areas of Troina and Cesarò.

The Monte Acuto–Rocche di Cunnulio site extends across the municipal areas of Cerami, Troina and Cesarò and is considered characteristic geological heritage of the entire Sicilian mountain range. The medieval Ponte di Failla is a monument reached by the circular route of the water mills; at the same time, it overlooks the surrounding landscape. When choosing a holiday apartment, you can therefore weigh up days focused on culture, trails and viewpoints against a broader exploration of the surrounding area.

Religious Tradition and Flavours

The Festino Troinese is the city’s most important and particularly deeply rooted religious celebration, honouring its patron saint, San Silvestro da Troina. The Chiesa di San Silvestro was originally built by Basilian monks to accommodate the monks of the convent of Sant’Elia. Vastedda cu sammucu is a typical focaccia from Troina, filled with salami and local cheese and flavoured with elderflower; it is part of the annual Festino di San Silvestro, held between May and June.

Discover the Wider Surroundings

In the immediate vicinity of Troina / Draginai are the ruins of the Ruderi del Monastero di S. Michele Arcangelo. In the wider regional surroundings of Troina / Draginai are Monte Soro, Monte Turchio, Monte San Fratello and Pizzo degli Angeli. Also located there are the Museo della civiltà contadina e fattoria didattica Sant’Andrea, the ruins of the Castello di San Filippo and the ancient site of Mendolito.

More Places for Your Planning

Other place names to note for your travel planning include: Pietraperzia, Aidone, Enna, Centuripe, Pergusa, Piazza Armerina, Gagliano Castelferrato and Assoro.

To the higher-level travel overview: Enna.