Things to see in Sambuca di Sicilia

Sambuca di Sicilia is a hill town in the Agrigento province of Sicily, Italy. It is known for its Arab-Norman heritage, narrow winding alleys, and panoramic views over the Belice Valley. Officially named one of "The Most Beautiful Villages in Italy" (I Borghi più belli d’Italia), Sambuca offers a mix of historic architecture, quiet charm, and cultural depth.

Surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, Sambuca di Sicilia is also part of the Val di Mazara Wine Region, making it a good base for exploring rural Sicily, local wineries, and nearby archaeological sites.

Barberia Maggio (Maggio’s Barbershop). View from outside. A modest barbershop on Sambuca’s main street, Barberia Maggio is best known as a filming location in Briganti di Zabut, a 1997 film by director Pasquale Scimeca. The film, inspired by real stories of peasant rebellion and banditry in post-war Sambuca (formerly called Zabut), was shot in the Belìce Valley and starred both professional actors and local residents. Today, the site is a quiet but symbolic link to the town’s recent cinematic and social history. Free. Terrazzo Belvedere (Calvario. Open access. Located at the highest point of the town on the former acropolis of Emir Al-Zabut’s fortress, the Terrazzo Belvedere offers sweeping views over the Belìce Valley and the Sican Mountains. Once the site of a medieval castle and later a calvary terrace used for religious rites, it was eventually transformed into a panoramic terrace. Today it’s one of Sambuca’s most atmospheric locations and a frequent venue for summer cultural events.