Misilmeri is a town in the Province of Palermo, North-Western Sicily. It is situated in the valley of the Eleuterio river and has ancient origins. The town stands on the slopes of the castle erected by the Emir Giafar II, who ruled Sicily from 996 to 1018
Misilmeri boasts a lively cultural and folk tradition. Typical of the Easter period are the festivals taking place during the Easter Triduum.
In the Dimostranza of S. Giusto, more than one hundred characters are involved in the representation of the saint’s life. During the procession, you can witness a real historical and cultural revisiting of the period in which the patron saint of the town lived.
