Bivona

Bivona is an Italian comune in the Province of Agrigento, Sicily.

Geography

Bivona is located at the foot of Monti Sicani, in the mainland of Agrigento, on the boundary with the province of Palermo. The communal territory is crossed by the Alba stream, now hidden, which flows into the Magazzolo.

History

Main sights

• The 14th century Mother Church (13th century), of which today only the portal remains.
• Church of Santa Rosalia
• Ducal Palace (16th century)
• Remains of the Castello di Bivona and the walls of Bivona

Festivals and events

The Most important event in the Summertime of Bivona is the "Peach Festival", that is organized by the local government in the second half of August, and it is the main attraction of the small mountain town. The white Peach of Bivona, in fact, represents, besides a rare deliciousness, the most common cultivation in all region of Bivona.

Twin towns

• Collebeato, Italy, since 2004

See also

• Second case of Sciacca
• District of Bivona

References

External links

• Bivona On Line
• Bivona's Catholic Church
• Unofficial website