I managed - Riesi

I succeeded is a country of Sicily.

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Geographical notes

Riesi is a town in the Sicilian hinterland and is located in a barren and hilly area. It does not in itself offer particular tourist attractions.

However, it remains a strategic point for a cheap summer holiday in Sicily, and allows you to visit places that may not be too sponsored, but equally fascinating (see the section "in the surroundings").

Furthermore, in Riesi the nightlife is very lively, especially in summer (the population doubles in this period), and characterized by the frequentation of numerous pubs as well as by the organization of various events.

When to go

For the reasons mentioned in the introduction section, it is clearly advisable to go to the country in the summer when guided tours and tours are also available for the city, even if the winter is not without significant events such as festivals and parties.

Background

Riesi was founded in the 13th century, but its territory was inhabited by various populations: Sicans, Sicilians, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans.

Its history is linked to the sulfur mines.

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Neighborhoods

Although there is no official subdivision of the town into neighborhoods, the various areas of the town have always been known by the inhabitants with the following names:

• Don Bosco: constitutes the city center (but not the historic center). It includes Viale Don Bosco, the main street of the town, and the surrounding areas, up to Viale Luigi Einaudi. In the neighborhood there are two upper secondary schools in the town, Agip and Erg, pizzerias and rotisseries, parks and the Don Bosco church.
• Old Town: some of the central streets of the town are via Principe Umberto, once a meeting place for young and old, now almost entirely replaced by Piazza Garibaldi; via Roma; Corso Vittorio Emanuele. The fulcrum is Piazza Garibaldi, completely renovated and redeveloped in 2013 and a meeting place for the Riesini. In the square there are numerous pubs, bars, pizzerias and restaurants. The square is very crowded especially on Saturday evenings, summer days and during the periods of religious holidays. The Mother Church is located in Piazza Garibaldi.
• Convent: residential area, includes all the climbs perpendicular to Via Vespri. It is located in the southwest of the country.
• Vegetable garden: residential area, includes the western crossroads of via Vittorio Veneto from via Primo Maggio to via Felice Cavallotti. In the neighborhood there is a middle school, a few bakeries and a few other businesses. It is located in the north-west of the country.
• Calvary: it is the highest district in the country, a gathering place during the days of Easter. It is located in the east-northeast of the country.
• Channel: residential area located in the north of the town is located at the foot of Monte Veronica, it was the first inhabited area of ​​the town. The area is characterized by fairly evident phenomena of urban decay.
• Market: residential area located in the south of the country, very crowded on Wednesday, market day.

How to get

By plane

The closest airports are those of Comiso and Catania-Fontanarossa, an hour and a half away by car.

By car

Riesi is connected via the Solfare state road (SS190) and the SS626. The latter allows you to reach the nearest motorway, the A19, a 35-minute drive away.

How to get around

Any useful place in the country is easily reachable on foot,

By public transport

The bus stop is located in viale sardegna. The Zuppalà buses connect Riesi to Mazzarino, Caltanissetta, Barrafranca, Pietraperzia and others; on summer days there are also connections with the main seaside resorts (Falconara, Oasi Beach, Lido degli angeli).

By taxi

There are no taxis.

By car

The car is the most used means of getting around. All the roads in the town, including the main ones, are bad (as indicated by the appropriate signs): it is therefore recommended to drive with the utmost care. Some busy streets are two-way despite being very narrow for two rows of vehicles.

What see

• Old Town. See the neighborhoods section. 
• Mother Church S.S. Maria della Catena. Dating back to the 17th century. 

Events and parties

Riesi becomes extremely busy especially in the days of religious holidays:

• Easter. Holy Week, especially on Good Friday, with representations of the Passion of Jesus, processions and a popular rite. 
• Feast of the Holy Madonna of the Chain. The second Sunday of September, with folklore rites and processions. 
• Feast of San Giovanni Bosco. January 31, with processions. 
• Feast of St. Joseph. On March 19 and the last Sunday of July, with processions, altars and tables. 
• Feast of the Immaculate Conception. On December 8, with processions. 
• Summer reins. In the months of July and August there is thesummer rein, Riesi comes alive and all kinds of events are organized, both in the center and in the other districts. 

What to do

• On spring days, go hiking in the charming countryside of the country (Our woman's plan, located at the end of via Primo Maggio; Mariano, in the SS 47; etc.)
• Climb up Monte Veronica (located near the Canale district) from which you can enjoy a beautiful view of the town.

Shopping

For shopping it is advisable to go to the following places, all within half an hour drive from the town:

• "Le Vigne" shopping center, Castrofilippo;
• The two shopping centers of Licata;
• The various shops in Viale della Vittoria, in Canicattì.

How to have fun

Shows

• Summer reins. Participate in the various summer evenings of riesina. 

Night clubs

Almost all the nightclubs are located in the square:

• Caracas. 
• The sweet life. 
• Noname. 
• Blackjack. 

Where to eat

Moderate prices

• Garibaldi Restaurant-Pizzeria, Garibaldi Square.. 
• The Suite (Next to the Pizzeria Garibaldi). 

High prices

• Villa Palladio, Contrada Palladio. Hotel-restaurant. 

Where stay

Average prices

• Venetian Hotel, Via Principe Umberto. 

Safety

The country is relatively safe.

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Around

About a quarter of an hour by car we find Mazarin is Butera, historic cities of art; Sommatino, a town where the Conte water park is present, a well-known water park in the area frequented by several inhabitants of central Sicily. Moreover, in about half an hour by car it is possible to reach bathing areas, that is the Gelesi and Licatei coasts such as Manfria, Pisciotto, Mollarella, as well as, even closer, Falconara (marina di Butèra).

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