As every year, even this summer in Sicily will turn the Palio dei Normanni 2019, from 12 to 14 August in Piazza Armerina. The days leading up to Ferragosto (Feast of the Assumption) are particularly awaited in this area of the island, as the evocation of the Saracen expulsion in 1060 will take place, thanks to the Normans led by Roger of Altavilla. A costume party that will take you back in time and praises the much desired freedom. Let’s discover more about the event program.
Piazza Armerina is located in the central-eastern part of Sicily and is easily reachable from Catania in about one hour and a half. Just take a ferries for Sicily, to Catania, and from there take the A19 towards Palermo. Exit at Dittaino, take the state road 192, then the provincial road 4 and finally the state road 117bis. At this point, all you have to do is follow the signs for Piazza Armerina.
For more information about the 2019 edition of the Palio dei Normanni in Piazza Armerina, to stay updated on any changes to the program and to find out how to participate, you can consult the official website of the event, Paliodeinormanni.com, and the official website of the municipality of Piazza Armerina, Comune.piazzaarmerina.en.it.
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