Sciacca

With a famous thermal spa and charming fishing port.

Main sights
Sciacca still retains much of its medieval layout, which divided the town into quarters, each laid out on a strip of rock descending toward the sea. Sciacca has several points of interest, including:

the Cathedral of Maria SS. del Soccorso (12th century, rebuilt in 1685)
the Castle of the Counts Luna. Of the Old Castle scarce remains can be still seen.
church of Santa Margherita
Church of San Domenico (1176)
Church of San Michele (1371, rebuilt in the 17th century) Church of Santa Maria delle Giummare
Palazzo Steripinto Palazzo Steripinto Exterior:[3]
Palazzo Tagliavia (1tth century), in Neo-Gothic style
Palazzo Perollo (15th century)

Culture
Sciacca's big festival is Carnevale, celebrated during the week before the beginning of Lent (February). The highlight of the festival is the parade of bizarre figures mounted on floats, famous throughout Italy for their gaudy expressions.