The ancestors of the present inhabitants of Castrofilippo were prehistoric people, Greek and Roman who lived, at various times, places located around what is today the site of the town. Subsequently, another major ethnic group is part of bullying, as well as for other countries and cities of Sicily, in the history of Castrofilippo; it is the Arabs. Arab rule lasted for almost two centuries until 1086 with the advance of the Normans. Stefano Monreale, important exponent of a family of French origin, in 1584, obtained the license to "congregar people", founded Castrofilippo, dedicating it, as the name suggests castrates flippo king to King Philip II of Spain

Monuments to visit

The monuments that can be admired in the old town are the Church of Maria SS. del Rosario (of the XVIII cent.), the Church of St. Antonio Abate, the old quarter Cannatone and the old mill.

Not to be missed

 Visit the archaeological site Vito Soldano