Salemi

Salemi is recognised as one of “The Most Beautiful Villages in Italy”. And I would like to see, anyone who has visited this jewel would say!

Salemi, which lies between the Màzaro and the Grande rivers, occupying an enviable position at the heart of the Valle del Belice, was the First Capital of the Kingdom of Italy; on the tower of its castle, Garibaldi waved the tricolour flag, and this honour, which lasted only one day, is documented by a precious royal decree held by the Polo Museale cittadino. Today, Salemi is a town full of history, narrow streets, cobblestones and charming little churches.

The yellow-pink tones of the so-called Campanedda stone lend a unique colour to the buildings and dense urban fabric of its medieval old town. The town represents paradigm of multiculturalism, in which Jewish and Arab culture have shaped the ancient districts of Giudecca and Rabato. The highest part of the village contains valuable evidence of the religious orders and the local aristocracy, which are of great historical and artistic value and are fascinating to admire.

From an altitude of 442 meters above sea level, Salemi observes from the top of the hill on which lies a valley where rows of vineyards, gardens, wheat fields, paths, mule tracks,streams alternate.