Founded in 1572 by a family member Corbera on the site of the old Arab fortress Manzil el Siudi. It was destroyed by the earthquake of 1968 which changed the look. . Many eighteenth-century buildings have been restored today and make beautiful displays in the center of the country.

But the reputation of the country is linked to the Park of the Leopard and, in particular is known for the careful and meticulous description Tomasi di Lampedusa did in the novel "The Leopard".

Monuments to visit

The Park of the Leopard housed in the restored Palazzo Filanceri belonged to the Prince of Cutò writer. Do not miss, then, a visit to the Palazzo Filangeri Cutò and the adjacent church.

The palace Filangeri Cutò backdrop to the large square and is equipped with theater, chapel, of local representation and a large garden. Built on the existing structures of an Arab castle, developed in the seventeenth century as the residence of the founder of the country Antonio Corbera. Always maintained a symbolic value of feudal power within the territory of St. Margaret, until sunset of the barons to the 800.

Not to be missed

Site of natural interest - Cava Serpent. In the resort it is located Ciavolara the quarry of the Snake, a long trench on the sides of which you can read the traces of the past. You can see fossils and conghigliacei of marine origin who settled around one and a half million years ago, when this area was still covered by the sea.

Untouched nature, priceless historical and archaeological resources scattered throughout this coast and then the art, the culture, the smile and the hospitality of the local people To find out all this heritage with our help? Select and choose the "associated structures" are the routes that will lead you and guide you to discover these places, the route is enriched by an information (schedules, prices, manager, telephone numbers and so on and so on.) Of the museum , church or palace, archaeological park, located on the map.