ancient ruins
Valley of the Temples
A magnificent complex of well-preserved ancient Greek temples in Agrigento, Sicily, dating to the 5th century BC.
33 km · about 40 min drive
Sicily, Italy · Europe
Acquaviva Platani sits on the route: 10 minutes from Mussomeli, 37km from Scala dei Turchi.
Acquaviva Platani is a town located in Sicily, Italy. With a population of 795, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Acquaviva Platani sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Acquaviva Platani to your route.
Acquaviva Platani (Sicilian: Acquaviva Plàtani) is a hill town and comune in the province of Caltanissetta. Its territory, located along the south-north penetration route, along the valleys of the Platani.
The name of the town (meaning "Living Water" in Italian) is derived from the numerous natural springs in theRead more
area. Until 1862, the town was called simply Acquaviva; the appositive Platani was added to distinguish it from the other three Italian towns named Acquaviva. Platani is the name of the river that flows nearby.
The economy is based on agriculture: the production of wheat, olives, almonds, and pistachios are important. Also, cattle and horse breeding, along with sheep farms provide income.
Sights include the Torre dell'Orologio (clock tower) that was built in 1894, and the 17th century Chiesa Madre (Mother Church), dedicated to Santa Maria della Luce.
Salvatore Quasimodo, who spent part of his childhood at Acquaviva Platani, writes about the town in his poem "Che vuoi pastore d'aria?", which was included in the Nuove Poesie collection.
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Acquaviva Platani is located in Sicily, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 37.5717 latitude, 13.7016 longitude.
Acquaviva Platani has a population of approximately 795 people, making it a town in Italy.
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Full driving guide for Italy6 notable places within an hour's drive.
ancient ruins
A magnificent complex of well-preserved ancient Greek temples in Agrigento, Sicily, dating to the 5th century BC.
33 km · about 40 min drive
natural wonder
A striking white marlstone cliff formation on Sicily's southern coast shaped like a giant natural staircase descending to the sea.
37 km · about 45 min drive
famous road
The public mountain roads near Cerda in Sicily that hosted the world's oldest road race from 1906 to 1977; the old Floriopoli pits still stand and the 72 km Piccolo Circuito remains driveable today.
39 km · about 45 min drive
museum
Small museum in the Madonie hill town of Collesano honouring the Targa Florio, the world's oldest road race, run on these mountain roads from 1906. Photos, cars and memorabilia of racing legends.
44 km · about 50 min drive
racetrack
Sicily's fastest circuit, a near-5 km ring wrapped around Lake Pergusa in the island's mythic heart. Once hosted non-championship F1 races won by the likes of Brabham and Fittipaldi.
54 km · about 60 min drive
landmark
A charming Sicilian coastal town dominated by a massive rock promontory and a Norman cathedral with golden Byzantine mosaics.
59 km · about 70 min drive
April to October
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