Duomo di Santa Maria la Nova
Caltanissetta
The cathedral of Caltanissetta,founded in 1620,is located in the very historic center.The frescoes by Borremans decorating the central nave are remarkable.Beautiful are also the representations of the archangels.
Museo Archeologico
Caltanissetta
The Archaeological Museum of Caltanissetta was reopened to the public in 2006, near the Norman Abbey of Santo Spirito. Of great importance are the finds dating back to the Iron Age, found in the archaeological site of Polizzello, which testify to the existence of another indigenous population, characterized by a production artistic with Aegean Mycenous influences. Currently, the Museum is one of the most important structures on the island located in the archaeological sector.
Castello Pietrarossa
Caltanissetta
The Castle of Pietrarossa is one of the oldest buildings in the city. In 1407 it became the property of the Moncada family. On 27 February 1567, due to an earthquake, most of the building was destroyed. In 1591 work began on its reconstruction and was transformed into a stone quarry for construction. In 1600, the corpse of Adelasia, grandson of Ruggero d'Altavilla, was found in the castle.
Museo d' Arte Sacra
Caltanissetta
The Museum of Sacred Art is dedicated to the memory of Archbishop Giovanni Speciale who was its creator and founder in 1983. The Museum is distributed over 10 rooms of the building of the bishopric seminary of the city. Inside we find sacred works of art such as paintings, fabrics, goldsmiths, sculptures and sacred furnishings.
Palazzo Benintende
Caltanissetta
This building built by architect Joseph Bartolo, has an interesting peculiarity, being characterized by a mixture of different architectural styles, with Ionic columns on the main floor and in Doric style on the second floor.
Chiesa di San Giovanni
Caltanissetta
This beautiful church,founded around 1100,is situated in the old part of the historic center.The current appearance of the church is the result of reconstruction after complete destruction during the Second World War.
Chiesa di San Sebastiano
Caltanissetta
In front of the cathedral city of Caltanissetta there is a church built in the sixteenth century as a tribute to San Sebastian by the population.The facade is refined and elegant and it is enriched by its columns in Doric, Ionic and Corinthian style.
Chiesa di San Domenico
Caltanissetta
Built in the fifteenth century in the "Angeli" district,it has a concave design in the center and convex to the sides.The canvas located inside,showing Our Lady of the Rosary of the Tuscan painter Filippo Paladini,is precious and beautiful.
Chiesa di Sant'Agata al Collegio
Caltanissetta
In the late sixteenth century,the Jesuit order was invited to Caltanisetta and entrusted with the church.In the shape of a Greek cross,and one of the richest in the city with the interior filled with marble decorations and stuccos of fine elegance.
Santuario del Redentore
Caltanissetta
Sanctuary built on top of Monte S. Giuliano, consisting of a bronze statue of the Redeemer who blessing
Abbazia di Santo Spirito
Caltanissetta
The abbey now stands in a place where there once was a place of Byzantine worship. Consecrated in 1153 and folllowingly entrusted to the Augustinian Friars, it is the first parish in the city of Caltanissetta.
Chiesa di Santa Maria degli Angeli
Caltanissetta
Situated near the Pietrarossa Castle,the church took its name thanks to the donation of a painting of Our Lady of the Angels,now preserved in the church of Mary's College.
Villa Romana del Casale
Piazza Armerina
(29 Km)
These Roman villas are endowed with attractive mosaic floors, making it exceedingly beautiful museum in the region. The spectacular mosaics are the most preserved and impressive in the world. Nobody can accurately describe the encounter one has to experience and therefore personal experience is the best. Make a tour to this place and you will discover the amazing adventures you have missed.
Duomo
Enna
(23 Km)
The building of the XIV century with wooden ceilings and rich stucco decorations, a beautiful wooden choir from the late sixteenth, paintings of the Flemish Borremans and of Paladini in the sanctuary.
Museo Archeologico di Palazzo Varisano
Enna
(22 Km)
The museum is located in Palazzo Varisano, built from the 18th century. Inside there is a large collection of elements from the prehistoric, medieval and classical periods, coming from areas around the city, from several private collections and transfers from museums in the region. All items are well arranged according to the characteristics. The museum is open to the public.
Castello di Lombardia
Enna
(23 Km)
It is the symbol of the city, built on 26000 square meters. It is one of the greatest of the era. The name comes from a garrison of Lombard soldiers placed to defend the castle. The location of the castle is in the foreground and the city was born around it. Under the fortification, the Fortress of Ceres already existed, which was the cult of the Goddess of the Mass. In 1923, the castle also served as a prison. For almost half a century, the structure was the headquarters of the City Opera House.
Museo Fede e Tradizione di Enna
Enna
(22 Km)
A special museum that contains clay thumbnails of the 15 Enna brotherhoods, each with typical clothes and church membership. Each niche is flanked by a brief history of the Brotherhood.
Museo Multimediale Musical Art
Enna
(23 Km)
Another unusual museum. Presents the paintings of the greatest Sicilian artists or who worked in Sicily from the fifteenth to the twentieth century, accompanied and described by purposefully composed soundtracks.
Antiquarium Comunale
Milena
(28 Km)
The Antiquarium Comunale di Milena is located inside the Priorale Palace of Otricoli. The museum houses a collection of archaeological objects belonging to the Roman city of Ocricolum and is open to the public.
Museo "G. Alessi"
Enna
(23 Km)
The Museum presents numerous pieces of goldsmiths from the 13th century until 800. Among the pieces we can name necklaces, pendants, bracelets worked in precious stones such as rubies, sapphires and diamonds. The treasure has a strong piece like the Crown of Mary SS of the Visitation, patroness of the city. The archaeological collection boasts Egyptian vases up to the pieces depicting the goddess Kore and the vast monetary collection with more than 4000 Greek, Roman and Sicilian coins.
Castello Bonanno
Canicatti'
(22 Km)
Unfortunately, the few remaining ruins do not even make us assume the original form of the castle. It is thought to have been built by Ruggiero the Norman in 1089, but there are various hypotheses about the construction period and its form. Some say it was built on the already present foundations of an Arab fortress. It is currently located in the town and is surrounded by neighboring buildings.
Chiesa della Madonna di Valverde
Enna
(23 Km)
Inside, of great value, two oils,one depicting Our Lady of Valverde and one Our Lady of Graces,two statues, one of St. Joseph and the other of Mother Mary holding the Infant Jesus, banners, robes embroidered in gold and vestments.
Torre di Federico II
Enna
(22 Km)
The octagonal tower built under Frederick II of Swabia, which is dominant in the middle of a small public garden.
Torre di San Giovanni
Enna
(22 Km)
What remained of the Church of St. John the Baptist. Restored in the '60s and '70s, has a construction of a small Arabic Norman dome in place of the conical spire in majolica that originally surmounted it.
Torre Orologio
Canicatti'
(22 Km)
The Canicatti Clock Tower was built around the 1930s by the engineer Luigi Portalone after the previous one was knocked down during Fascism. Inside are the ancient seventeenth-century bells that until a few years ago marked the hours of the day.
Chiesa di San Giovanni (San Domenico)
Enna
(23 Km)
The church has three naves.Inside there are two paintings of 1595 by the Zoppo di Gangi, a painting by Borremans and baptismal font, of which the basis is Roman.
Chiesa di San Tommaso
Enna
(43 Km)
Its porch is in Gothic-Catalan style, dating back to the fifteenth century.Inside you can find a valuable marble icon of the sixteenth century by the Carrara sculptor Giuliano Mancino and paintings by Saverio Marchese and many beautiful statues
Chiesa di S. Giuseppe (San Benedetto)
Enna
(22 Km)
Dates back to the seventeenth century. presents a façade in baroque style. Its single nave, houses paintings of remarkable workmanship, the statue of the Holy Family and the silver frontal altar
Chiesa di S. Agostino
Enna
(22 Km)
Built in the second half of the eighteenth century. Of particular interest is a large canvas representing the 'Adoration of the Magi by Pietro D'Asaro and a Madonna and Child, in marble, from the workshop of Gagini.
Palazzo Pollicarini
Enna
(22 Km)
Fortified residence in Gothic style. A Baroque doorway leads into the courtyard in which you can admire the porch and two floors of the palace decorated with richly contoured frames.
Chiesa delle Anime Sante
Enna
(22 Km)
Built in 1616, it has a single nave in baroque style. The church has wonderful ceilings frescoed by the Fleming painter William Borremans. Remarkable wooden pulpit dating back to '700, decorated with beautiful sculptures.
Santuario del SS. Crocifisso di Papardura
Enna
(21 Km)
Built around the cave where in 1659 was found an image of the Crucifix painted on stone slab. Interesting is the silver frontal altar and the wooden coffered ceiling.
Chiesa di S. Marco
Enna
(22 Km)
Built on the ruins of an ancient synagogue. Inside you can admire a beautiful plaster and the eighteenth-century majolica-tiled floor.The frontal wooden altar dating back to 1600 is almost entirely covered in gold.
Chiesa di S. Francesco d'Assisi
Enna
(22 Km)
It stands on a rocky outcropping and relies on the Palazzo Chiaramonte, closely resembling a fortress. The interior offers a sanctuary of the '600 frescoed with works by Francesco Ciotti.
Chiesa dell'Addolorata
Enna
(22 Km)
Its construction started from a shopkeeper.In the seventeenth Century it was completed by the priest Joseph Ribis. The tower is in Arabic style, covered with ceramic bricks.