A thriving town today, Castelbuono — like many other Sicilian towns and villages — suffered a huge loss of population in the past, mostly to America, but also to northern Italy and other parts of the world, as families fled the poverty of working the land in search of a better standard of living. These days, the migration is in reverse, as many people discover that their ancestral homelands offer a superior quality of life. The rich culture, excellent cuisine, mild Mediterranean climate, stunning scenery and friendly people are just some of the reasons people are choosing to return.

YpsiRoots aims to be the number one resource for people looking to reconnect with their ancestral past and find a meaningful connection to Sicily.

Our cemeteries are serene and beautiful — what a place to rest in peace! Our many parish churches hold precious records of past lives: births, marriages, and the deaths of your blood relatives. YpsiRoots does the groundwork for you, in advance of your first visit to Sicily. Local historians have meticulously pieced together the puzzles of the past and are ready to present them to you — for your future.