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GODRANO OF PALERMO

Godrano is an Italian town of 1,200 inhabitants in the metropolitan city of Palermo in Sicily.

It develops, 700 m s.l.m., at the foot of Rocca Busambra and the edge of the forest of Ficuzza; It has an area of 3.887 hectares for a population density of 30 inhabitants per square kilometer.

In the fourteenth century, the site experienced a period of splendor. The house that stood on this land became the residence of King Peter I of Aragon. The history of Godrano begins in the sixteenth century, however, when Hannibal Valguarnera founded the new settlement a little 'further downstream than the original site.

Places of natural interest

cycle path

Realized on the path of the disused railway Palermo-Corleone, it offers enchanting views to hikers moving along it.

Ponds queue Riccio

artificial lake around which it has developed a dense riparian vegetation, which is home to many amphibians and waterfowl. In the vicinity of the reservoir is a monumental specimen of Quercus Suber, estimated age of about 400 years.

characteristic natural lakes natural environment of the forest of Ficuzza. The best known, Gorgo del Drago, is from Gorgo Lungo few hundred meters. Of particular importance for the balance of the ecosystem surrounding, allow playback of amphibians and insects, and are home to the European pond turtle.

King's pulpit

Throne carved on sandstone rocks that King Ferdinand IV of Bourbon used to hunt by sitting while the batsmen pushed prey to him.

nature reserve of the Ficuzza wood

Founded as a royal hunting reserve established by Ferdinand I of the Two Sicilies, it covers a total area of approximately 7,398 hectares and is home to 80% of animal species, including birds and wildlife in the region.

Busambra Rocca (1613 m.)

It is the highest peak in the chain of Sicani Mountains and the highest mountain in western Sicily. The peak offers a wide 360-degree panorama that encompasses a large portion of the valley and the surrounding territory. (Photo of the fortress)

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