Hotels Burgio, Guesthouses Burgio and Residences Burgio

Burgio, whose name comes from the Arabic word “burg” meaning tower or stone house, is an ancient medieval village of the hinterland of Agrigento. Situated a short distance from Ribera and Sciacca, it is part of the Natural Reserve of Mounts Sicani.

Hotels in Burgio, that are totally surrounded by the thick Wood of Mounts Sicani, are the ideal accommodation facilities for the lovers of excursions, and give them the possibility to take advantage of modern comforts and excellent services and facilities. The local guest houses, that are situated a short distance from the city centre, give tourists the possibility to spend pleasant holidays here based on the utmost rest and relax. The city's farm houses are the ideal accommodation facilities for those inteested in experiencing a closer touch with nature.

Walking down the streets of the city centre, tourists will have the opportunity to admire important Arabic finds and remains, such as precious bronze bells, majolica works and windows, and over one hundred stone portals. Arabic and medieval patterns merge in pleasant harmony in this lovely village rich in history and art.
Burgio's oldest monument is its Castle, an imposing quadrangular structure that gazes across the city centre from on high. The castle, whose inner rooms are open to the general public, can be reached through a fascinating steep staircase that also connects the city centre with Burgio's highest part, a lovely Arabic village gathering narrow streets, lovely arches and picturesque houses.
The city's religious attitude is evidenced by the numerous churches that were built here over the course of the centuries, that now form an artistic heritage of great value. The Renaissance Church of St. Antonio Abate is embellished by 11 altars, precious artworks of great value and a beautiful white and gray marble floor. The Church of St. Caterina is still the seat of the Capuchin Sisters of Immacolata di Lourdes. The ceiling of this precious single-nave Baroque building is embellished by precious frescoes depicting important biblic episodes. Not to be missed are the Norman Church of Rifesi Sanctuary, that was erected in 1172, Muceb Ceramic Museum and the Mummy Museum.