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Ficarra is believed to be Mediaeval in origin, possibly during the Muslim Emirate of Sicily.[3] The name may be derived from the ArabicFakhar (meaning: glorious), or the SicilianFicara (meaning: a field of figs).
Convent of the Minor Friars of St. Francis, dating to 1522
Sanctuary of the Annunziata (15th century)
Jail Fortress, originating as a watch tower and later turned into an austere stone fortress with square plan. It was damaged by bombs during World War II.
