Santa Margherita di Belice, part of the Free Municipal Consortium of Agrigento, is a hidden gem nestled between the Belìce, Senore, and Carboj rivers. Founded in 1575 by Antonio Corbera on an ancient rock settlement once inhabited by Arabs—who named the village Manzil el Sindi—the town has a rich historical heritage. Among these, Palazzo Filangeri Cutò is particularly noteworthy. It was constructed in the seventeenth century by the Corbera, a noble family of Spanish descent. The palace was later passed on to the Filangeri di Cutò family, from whom the famous writer Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa would later descend through his mother's line. The same palace was later mentioned by the author in his writings "The Leopard" and "Memories” and was severely damaged by the devastating earthquake of 1968. It is no accident that the village is home to the Museum of the Leopard, which houses the writer's letters, notes, documentation, and period photos. Visitors also have the opportunity to view and listen to interviews with Claudia Cardinale and Alain Delon, who are unforgettable interpreters of Luchino Visconti's film. In the village, there is also a garden with centuries-old trees, established at the end of the seventeenth century and excellently recounted by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa in "Childhood memories". The Villa Comunale, located at the town's entrance, is the next stop. It is home to a circular temple known as the "Café House" from the latter half of the nineteenth century, as well as a statue of Flora that is affixed to a base in the square in front of the temple, as described by Tomasi di Lampedusa. The Parco della Rimembranza is another great place to unwind. Finally, the Museum of Memory is located in the old Cathedral, which was severely destroyed by the aforementioned earthquake and eventually reconstructed. A variety of documents, such as photographs, video-audio images, and collections of newspapers and publications from the era, are contained within the building, providing visitors with a comprehensive guide to the Belìce Valley both prior to and following the tragic earthquake. Nevertheless, the village also provides an opportunity to learn about Sicilian cultural heritage. The Feast of the Holy Crucifix, celebrated in the first week of May, is especially anticipated by the population. It includes an evocative procession and numerous traditional moments centered on the Crucified Jesus (the "Cross"), a fourteenth-century wooden statue kept inside the Mother Church. A duplicate of this "Cross" is cherished and maintained by emigrant citizens of Santa Margherita living in New York. Another event is the September Fair and Sheep Festival, which takes place at the beginning of the month and has market traders from adjacent towns displaying and selling handicrafts, traditional products, animals, and accessories. The festival takes place on the second day of the September Fair, coinciding with the patronal feast of Saint Rosalia, and features the Valle del Belìce sheep as its main attraction. Finally, in October, the Prickly Pear Festival is held, during which the fruit and its associated delicacies, such as homemade ice cream and flavored rosolio liqueur, are displayed, tasted, and sold. The typical cuisine is also of particular interest, as it includes the "vastedda della Valle del Belìce" (a fresh stretched curd cheese), the "Belicino" (a cheese produced with sheep's milk from the Belice Valley and Nocellara del Belice DOP olive), and exceptional local wines and quality oil, in addition to the famous prickly pear. In short, Santa Margherita di Belice captures all of Sicily's souls: history, culture, environment, and historical traditions.