SALEMI

It is perched on the slope of Monte delle Rose between the Mazzaro and Grande rivers. This was the site of the ancient Sicanian town of Halicyae, allied with Segesta.

The main attractions of this medieval town are the superb Norman castle, the baroque Mother Church, the Church and College of the Jesuits and the Jewish quarter. Religious sentiments are expressed during the traditional, colourful and artistic festival of the Cene di San Giuseppe.