Montemaggiore Belsito

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Montemaggiore Belsito is a small town located about 80 kilometres far from the city of Palermo, Sicily, in the Province of Palermo.

History

Slightly damaged by several earthquakes, there are several churches and a palace. It's about 700 metres above sea level and the population (year 2000) is about 4000 inhabitants. The village is crossed by a main road that links many others villages (Alia, Aliminusa, Cerda) to Highways A19 and A20. An early part of the road is stil used for Targa Florio, one of the oldest car race.

Local celebrations

On 19 March and 1 May there is a celebration of the feast of Saint Joseph, husband of the Virgin Mary. On these days several families invites children to eat at their tables for the Virgineddi (pronunced veergeenaeddee and meaning Little Virgins).

On 14 September there is an animals fair in the morning and in the afternoon a tiny piece of Jesus' tears-crown (according to the believers) is lead in procession along the streets of the village.

 

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