Adrano, part of the Metropolitan City of Catania, is a town on Etna's southern slope that has been inhabited since the Lower Neolithic, primarily by Sicilians. For instance, the ancient Sicilian city of Mendolito has left behind not only its walls, gates, and traces of huts but also a necropolis with distinctive domed tombs and the longest Sicilian inscriptions in northeastern Sicily. The foundation of Adrano, however, dates back to the Dionysian Walls, made of volcanic rock, as the town was intended by Dionysius the Elder to serve as a fortress. The tour continues with the Villa Comunale and its Victory Garden, the Solicchiata Castle (the interior was a grandiose wine factory complete with machines for processing grapes, packaging alcohol, and fine wines), and the Saracen Bridge, one of the most beautiful and historically significant civil works of the Sicilian Middle Ages. As for religious architecture, highlights include the Monastery of Santa Lucia and the Duomo, likely built during the Norman era. Finally, the Norman Castle, a prestigious civil monument and city symbol, is the true gem of the village, situated in the heart of the main plaza. The castle, in its current shape, is Catalan in origin and was erected at the beginning of the fourteenth century, integrating older Norman and Saracen buildings. The Archaeological Museum is located inside the Norman Castle and houses the archaeological heritage from periodic recoveries, donations, and excavations in the surrounding area. At the end of the visit, all that remains is to explore the local cultural origins. The most significant event is the annual feast of the patron saint, San Nicolò Politi, which occurs at the beginning of August. The highlight is the "Volata dell'Angelo," which takes place near the end of the saint's procession. This celebration is deeply cherished by the local population and draws emigrants back to their homeland. Other notable events include the religious rites in honor of the co-patron saint, San Vincenzo Martire, the Holy Week celebrations, and the Carnival, which dates back to the 1960s. For those interested in trying local cuisine, Adrano's characteristic cuisine is similar to that of Catania, but stands out for its use of blood orange and pistachio. Adrano is eager to showcase the finest of Sicily, from history and art to cultural and culinary traditions.