Things to do in Sant'Angelo Muxaro Italy – what to see attractions and activities

Palazzo Principe Naselli dates back to the 18th century and has a typical noble structure. It took its name from Baldassare Naselli Branciforti, the prince of the area at the time, and the person who commissioned its construction. Inside you can admire the numerous frescoes and the ancient art gallery that houses several works of great cultural value for the area. Currently the palace is home to the Town Hall of the area and the women's orphanage.

Historical news of the Castle of Bivona has been reported starting from the 13th century and it turns out to be built in the Middle Ages with the function of defending the territory and the locality. In fact, it was one of the few fortifications that were built inside the town. Currently, only a few ruins declared a national monument are visible of the castle.

The Diocesan Museum of Agrigento is located at the Archbishop's Palace. The historical mobile furniture and the entire collection tell the story of the diocese from the period of the 12th - 19th century. In one of the rooms we find the marble and rare elephant of the Norman period, a Christological symbol. Among other objects you can also see some boards of the wooden ceiling of the Cathedral of 1964. The other rooms such as that of the Silver, the Meeting Room and the various photos on display enrich the museum by offering visitors a very rich collection.

The Church of Santa Maria dei Greci rises on the homonymous street, on the hill of Girgenti. It corresponds to the ancient temple of Athena or Zeus Atabirios, which dates back to the time of Terone. The entrance is embellished by a remarkable archiacute portal, whose key has a shield. The interior has three naves.

The cathedral in Agrigento, Sicily, is a Christian church built around the year 1000 and several times amended and rebuilt. Its present form dates back to the twelfth century, and reflects the grandeur and importance of the building.

The historical museum of Agrigento, built between the 9th and 13th centuries, is located in the center of the city, near the monastery of Santo Spirito. It is built in light-mountain style. The museum reflects the historical testimonies of the city from the time of the Roman Empire to the present day.

The Civic Museums of Agrigento are divided into three important sections. The first archaeological section exposes the materials found near the territory of Agrigento, in the second one can admire the paintings of the 15th-18th century, thus constituting the artistic section, and in the end the third ethnoanthropological section that illustrates the agricultural traditions of the area.

The early Christian and Byzantine Antiquarium of 'Casa Pace' provides great help to highlight the importance of the Christian era. The museum has three rooms: the first is occupied by the cult buildings of the III-IV century after Christ. The second describes in detail the diocese of Agrigento and the third presents the archaeological objects of the territory such as vases and other objects of everyday life.