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Situated midway between Geraci Siculo and Cefalu is reached going through
a kork forest.
Of Byzantine origin (Ypsigro means a ‘cool place’), Castelbuono
developed in the 14th century alongside the Ventimiglia family.
The area is characterised by having substantial forests of manna-bearing
ash which is still collected and sold today. Places to visit include
, the Minà Palumbo museum and the Madrice Vecchia (a church).
TO
BE VISITED:
- the castle (which is just like a medieval country house)
- the Madrice Vecchia
- the Minà Palumbo museum - tel.0921/671124 -
every day 9.30/13 - 16/19 - £ .1.000 - closed on monday
- old Oleificio della Pintorna
MORE
INFO:
link
to Regione Sicilia site
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