3 Best Sights in Gangi, Sicily

This imposing 1337 Norman tower is attached to the facade of the church Chiesa di Saint Niccolò of Bari, with a square bell tower built upon three levels and Arabesque arched windows. It was part of the feudal kingdom of the Ventimiglia family, who left marks of their wealth and dominance all over the island. After an extensive renovation, it now houses a permanent exhibition of local artists and Christmas nativity models. The church itself is filled with artwork from the 17th and 18th centuries and its mysterious and macabre catacombs contain the mummies of 60 priests from Gangi.

This civic museum is housed in a spectacular golden stone palace, typical of Gangi's architectural style. On the first two floors, you'll find a collection of works from the painter Gianbecchina. The upper floors hold various objects excavated from the archaeological site of Gangi and different items that reflect recent local history.

The best way to experience Gangi is by walking through its historical center and evocative ancient streets. Walk along the Corso Umberto I and Via G.F. Vitale until you get to the Palazzo Bongiorno, a 16th-century palace constructed by the Bongiorno family, the barons of Cacchiamo. The three-story court is filled with decorative frescoes and royally sumptuous details.