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Bukkuram

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The hamlet of Buccuram is located in the central and interior part of the island of Pantelleria, at about 200 meters above sea level, on a plateau that stretches between the airport and Montagna Grande, southwest towards the areas of Sciuveki and Scauri. The name Buccuram, known in the local dialect as "Buccurà," originates from Arabic and means "father of the vineyard," reflecting the landscape of a fertile flat valley where the exceptional Zibibbo grapes are cultivated, along with olive trees, capers, and prickly pears, which are representative of Pantelleria's agriculture and economy.
After World War II, many homeless people from central Pantelleria found refuge in Buccuram, settling in the former military barracks. Within this large structure, a complete community was established with housing for entire families, a grocery store, and various services, including a cobbler, a tobacconist, and "Za Marietta," famous for her wood-fired pizzas, which were then sold at the bar of the "Cral" club. This club was the heart of Buccuram for a long time, attracting not only residents of the hamlet but also people from all over the island. Its notoriety was primarily due to its large size, in contrast to the smaller clubs on the island.

Within the hamlet, there is also a small cave called "u pirtusu du nutaru," also known as the "cold cave," situated between two gardens and hidden behind a chestnut tree. To access it, one must bend slightly. The cave, about 20 meters long, is known for the air currents that flow through it, causing the temperature to drop by 10-15 degrees.

In the heart of Buccuram stands the small church dedicated to Saint Michael, the patron saint of the hamlet. On September 29th, a Holy Mass is celebrated in honor of Saint Michael, followed by a procession enriched with songs and prayers. Although the exact construction date of the church is unknown, the first restoration of an existing structure took place in 1793. In 1940, the building was demolished with the intention of expanding it, leading to the design of the current church, which dates back to 1966.

 

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