Lucca Sicula among Churches, Festivals and Olive Groves

The present-day location of Lucca Sicula dates back to 1620. The agriculturally shaped landscape of Lucca Sicula comprises olive groves, almond groves, citrus orchards and vineyards. Contrada Gininis was selected for the new town; it is situated along the old Trassera Regia next to a spring.

Churches and Palazzo Lo Cascio

The Chiesa Madre “Maria SS. Immacolata” was built in 1640. The Chiesa del SS. Rosario was built in 1860 and is located in the lower part of the town. The two churches therefore date from different centuries in the history of Lucca Sicula. Palazzo Lo Cascio is the only surviving aristocratic residence in Lucca Sicula. Its upper floors house an exhibition tour on the history of the community: The tour includes historical photographs, equipment from the farming tradition and agricultural tools. A dedicated room commemorates all the town’s mayors. The tourist information office is located on the ground floor.

Archaeological Traces and Religious Customs

Portella S. Caterina is described as a prehistoric settlement in the historically and archaeologically significant area of Lucca Sicula. Contrada Salina is described as a Roman settlement in the historically and archaeologically significant area of Lucca Sicula. Villanova is described as a Norman station in the historically and archaeologically significant area of Lucca Sicula.

The Feast of Saint Joseph on 19 March is associated with the “li tavuli di San Giseppi”. These tables are set up in front of the forecourt of the Chiesa Madre and in many homes. The dishes include risu n’taganu, pignulata, spincie and vucciddati. A procession with the statue of Saint Joseph through the streets of Lucca Sicula brings the San Giuseppe festival to an end.

Festivals as Part of Local Life

During Holy Week, Piazza Vittorio Emanuele and the Corso are transformed into a stage for scenes from the Passion. During the annual Easter custom known as the “Incontro”, the citizens of Lucca Sicula accompany the Madonna to her risen Son. The Feast del Crocifisso lasts for three days. It includes a solemn procession through the streets of Lucca Sicula and a livestock fair where various farm animals such as cows, pigs, chickens, chicks and horses can be purchased.

Olive Oil and Culinary Heritage

The Festa dell’Olio usually takes place in November and promotes olive oil production in Lucca Sicula. At stalls, olive oil is tasted on its own or together with other specialities. Biancolilla and Nocellara del Belice are considered among the best olive varieties to have found favourable growing conditions in the hills of Lucca Sicula. The town’s traditional recipes have been passed down through generations and are still prepared according to traditional guidelines today.

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