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Wonderful view of Salemi – Historic Center of Vita loop from Salemi

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Wonderful view of Salemi – Historic Center of Vita loop from Salemi

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Wonderful view of Salemi – Historic Center of Vita loop from Salemi

03:15

39.0km

870m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

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607 m

Via Garibaldi, Salemi

Highlight • Settlement

Salemi main street that climbs up to the castle.

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701 m

The town of Salemi is a cross-section of Sicilian history. Founded by the Elimi people, this village then experienced the domination of all the populations that influenced the history of the island: from the Carthaginians to the Normans. The latter was responsible for the construction of the fortress that still dominates the city today: the Norman castle. In more recent times Salemi has played an important role in the expedition of Garibaldi's Thousand, freeing itself from Bourbon domination thanks to the initiative of a group of citizens led by Baron Giuseppe Triolo di Sant'Anna.

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716 m

Salemi Norman Castle and ruins of the ancient church

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The former Mother Church, dedicated to San Nicola di Bari, collapsed following the earthquake of 1968, stood on the acropolis of the city, now Piazza Alicia, perhaps on the site of a pre-existing pagan temple, which was followed by an Arab mosque. The construction, begun in 1615 on a project by Mariano Smeriglio, was completed in 1761.
The recovery intervention by the architect Alvaro Siza intended to leave the ruins of the apse as the scenic background of the square, in memory of the earthquake and as a sign of the consequent rebirth of the town. The large churchyard, between the apse and what remains of the side chapels, has become a meeting and meeting place especially for young people.

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Wonderful view of Salemi

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On 14 May 1860 Giuseppe Garibaldi landed in Marsala and headed towards Salemi. Here he hoisted the Italian flag, a nation that was then forming, on the Norman-Swabian castle, proclaiming Salemi the capital of Italy, an informal title that he retained for only one day.

Today Salemi is a splendid town of around 10,000 inhabitants, part of the most beautiful villages in Italy according to the National Association of Italian Municipalities.

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16.3 km

Monte Baronia

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21.6 km

Fountain of Piazza Libertà

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Small and characteristic square located in the center of Vita decorated with a lovely fountain.

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22.2 km

Piazza San Francesco, Vita Vecchia

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Main square of Vita vecchia where the municipality is located.

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22.2 km

Historic Center of Vita

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The architectural beauty of an old building located near the historic center of Vita.

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22.4 km

Corso Garibaldi, Vita Vecchia

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Main street of Vita where it is possible to admire the remains of the old town.

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39.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.7 km

9.25 km

4.02 km

995 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.5 km

10.2 km

7.23 km

1.04 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (610 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

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Wonderful view of Salemi – Historic Center of Vita loop from Salemi

Via Garibaldi, Salemi

Historic Centre of Salemi

Salemi Norman Castle and ruins of the ancient church

Wonderful view of Salemi

Fountain of Piazza Libertà

Piazza San Francesco, Vita Vecchia

Historic Center of Vita

Corso Garibaldi, Vita Vecchia

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