Ribera Attractions

Situated 230m/756ft up, Ribera (18km/11mi northwest, near the SS 115, 17,000 inhabitants) is the center of an agricultural area. It was founded in 1627 on the site of the ancient settlement of Allava, of which a necropolis is still preserved. The fortress of Poggio Diana dates from the 14th c. Ribera was the birthplace of the politician Francesco Crispi (1819-1901), who was twice Prime Minister of Italy (1887-91 and 1893-96).

Cultural events

"The meeting", a folkloric and religious festival in March; "The Ribera summer", a summer festival in August.