Duomo di Santa Maria la Nova
Caltanissetta
(44 Km)
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.
Valle dei Templi
Agrigento
(37 Km)
It is the most famous archaeological site in Agrigento housing part of the best preserved Ancient Greek ruins in the globe, more so outside Greece. This may be attributed to the fact that Agrigento had been colonised by Greek since 6th century BC. It is among the most exceptional examples of Greater Greece architecture and art, and is also among the main attractions of Agrigento.
Tempio della Concordia
Agrigento
(37 Km)
The Temple of Concord, built around 440-430 BC, is located in the Temples Valley in Agrigento, Sicily, and, with its elegant symmetry, is a true masterpiece of ancient Greek art.
Museo Archeologico
Caltanissetta
(55 Km)
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
(44 Km)
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.
Duomo di Agrigento
Agrigento
(40 Km)
The cathedral in Agrigento, Sicily, is a Christian church built around the year 1000 and several times amended and rebuilt. Its present form dates back to the twelfth century, and reflects the grandeur and importance of the building.
Abbazia di Santo Spirito
Caltanissetta
(46 Km)
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
(43 Km)
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.
Tomba di Terone
Agrigento
(37 Km)
The Valley of the Temples is home to the so-called Tomb of Theron, a tuff monument of considerable size with a pyramid shape. It is expected erected to remember the fallen of the Second Punic War.
Tempio di Vulcano
Agrigento
(37 Km)
Also called the Temple of Hephaestus, the Volcano Temple was a temple in the ancient city of Akragas. Located in the Valley of the Temples of Agrigento.
Chiesa Santa Maria dei Greci
Agrigento
(40 Km)
The Church of Santa Maria dei Greci rises on the homonymous street, on the hill of Girgenti. It corresponds to the ancient temple of Athena or Zeus Atabirios, which dates back to the time of Terone. The entrance is embellished by a remarkable archiacute portal, whose key has a shield. The interior has three naves.
Tempio di Ercole
Agrigento
(38 Km)
Agrigento is full of history and beautiful temples, one of these is the Temple of Hercules,built in the eleventh century BC. It's a beautiful monument worth visiting in this interesting city of Sicily.
Santuario della Divinità Ctonie
Agrigento
(37 Km)
This sanctuary is a rich archaeological area, full of ruins and remains of temples and altars dedicated to the goddesses Demeter and Persephone. It is the ideal place for those who love history and mythology.
Tempio di Castore e Polluce
Agrigento
(38 Km)
The Temple of Castor and Pollux, built in the sixth century BC, is located in the heart of the Shrine of chthonic deities, and is considered an important symbol of the city of Agrigento,Sicily. It is well worth visiting.
Tempio di Zeus Olimpio
Agrigento
(38 Km)
Agrigento is a city rich in ancient temples and one of these is the Temple of Olympian Zeus, built to celebrate the defeat of Carthage in 480 BC. Today only the ruins are left,but they are filled with history and meaning.
Quartiere ellenistico-romano
Agrigento
(38 Km)
The daily way of life of ancient times can be understood by walking through the Hellenistic-Roman Quarter in the heart of ancient Akragas, now called Agrigento,in Sicily.
Castello Bonanno
Canicatti'
(29 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.
Torre Orologio
Canicatti'
(29 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.
Tempio di Giunone
Agrigento
(37 Km)
The Temple of Juno in Agrigento, Sicily, dating back to 450 BC, was used by the Greeks to celebrate weddings.This beautiful monument, located in the upper part of the ancient city is absolutely worth seeing.
Chiesa di San Giovanni
Caltanissetta
(44 Km)
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
(44 Km)
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
(44 Km)
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
(44 Km)
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.
Palazzo Benintende
Caltanissetta
(44 Km)
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.
Santuario del Redentore
Caltanissetta
(45 Km)
Sanctuary built on top of Monte S. Giuliano, consisting of a bronze statue of the Redeemer who blessing
Ingresso citta' greca (VII sec.aC)
Gela
(28 Km)
Gala is one of the oldest Sicilian cities, the first appropriations take us back to the 5th century BC. The name comes from the Doric colony founded in the 7th century BC which took possession of all Greek Sicily. Do not forget also the Federican period in which Terranova was built, a new city on the ruins of the Hellenic metropolis. In 1943 there was the first arrival of the Allies, in 1948, instead, the great archaeological discovery of the fortresses of Capo Soprano. In 1956, with the discovery of oil deposits, the city became of great importance, assuming fame and fame throughout the nation. Over the decades, as a result of the latest events, Gela took on a negative image.
Museo d' Arte Sacra
Caltanissetta
(43 Km)
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.
Castelluccio
Gela
(30 Km)
The Castelluccio di Gela dates back to the 13th century and is located on a chalky relief dominating the surrounding area. Its main function was defensive and it appears to have been in the possession of Anselmo da Moach in the fourteenth century to pass in the management of the Aragonese. The structure has a rectangular plan with powerful walls and its corner towers. Of the main floor there are only a few remains while there are still rooms on the ground floor with the function of stables and armory houses. The Castle is currently in a state of neglect.
Torre Manfria
Gela
(17 Km)
The Tower of Manfria was built around the 17th century on the indications of the architect Camillo Camilliani. The Tower appears visible from all over the gulf of the city of Gela given its position erected on the hill above it. It is about 15 meters high with a base of 12.50 meters. It is in good condition except for the cornice that is semi-destroyed.
Museo Archeologico Regionale
Gela
(28 Km)
The Regional Archaeological Museum of Gela was built and inaugurated in 1958 on a project by the architect Luigi Pasquarelli. The Museum houses about 4200 exhibits from the surrounding area covering the period from prehistory to the Middle Ages. The structure of the Museum is divided into two floors and exhibits several ceramic finds and bronzes that trace the history of Gela.
Antiquarium Comunale
Milena
(44 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.
Antiquarium Iconografico della collina dei Templi "Casa Barbadoro"
Agrigento
(37 Km)
The Iconographic Antiquarium presents drawings and engravings of the Valley of the Temples that were made by archaeological and travelers from the past of the '700 and '800. It is located in the rustic center of Casa Barbadoro. It is divided into rooms where reproductions of the 18th and 19th centuries are presented, details in Doric order, etc. In the other rooms, the public can admire the plants of the Temple of Juno.
Antiquarium di Paleocristiana “Casa Pace”
Agrigento
(40 Km)
The early Christian and Byzantine Antiquarium of 'Casa Pace' provides great help to highlight the importance of the Christian era. The museum has three rooms: the first is occupied by the cult buildings of the III-IV century after Christ. The second describes in detail the diocese of Agrigento and the third presents the archaeological objects of the territory such as vases and other objects of everyday life.
Museo Civico
Agrigento
(39 Km)
The Civic Museums of Agrigento are divided into three important sections. The first archaeological section exposes the materials found near the territory of Agrigento, in the second one can admire the paintings of the 15th-18th century, thus constituting the artistic section, and in the end the third ethnoanthropological section that illustrates the agricultural traditions of the area.
Museo Diocesano
Agrigento
(40 Km)
The Diocesan Museum of Agrigento is located at the Archbishop's Palace. The historical mobile furniture and the entire collection tell the story of the diocese from the period of the 12th - 19th century. In one of the rooms we find the marble and rare elephant of the Norman period, a Christological symbol. Among other objects you can also see some boards of the wooden ceiling of the Cathedral of 1964. The other rooms such as that of the Silver, the Meeting Room and the various photos on display enrich the museum by offering visitors a very rich collection.
Museo Archeologico Regionale di Agrigento
Agrigento
(38 Km)
The Regional Archaeological Museum of Agrigento is located in the heart of the Valley of the Temples and is inserted in an archaeological complex opened in 1967. The Museum has 20 rooms in which materials relating to the ancient city are presented chronologically. Exhibits are exhibits that testify to prehistoric sites.
Museo Civico di Santo Spirito
Agrigento
(39 Km)
The historical museum of Agrigento, built between the 9th and 13th centuries, is located in the center of the city, near the monastery of Santo Spirito. It is built in light-mountain style. The museum reflects the historical testimonies of the city from the time of the Roman Empire to the present day.
Casa di Pirandello
Agrigento
(41 Km)
Pirandello's House dates back to the end of the nineteenth century and has a rich garden, surrounded by olive trees and oaks. In the building, the Pirandello family took refuge to defend themselves from the cholera epidemic that attacked the city in 1867. Since 1949, the house has been declared a national monument. In 1952 this was purchased by the Region, which took care of the restoration and arrangement of the same. Today the house is a museum that presents to the public paintings by Pirandello, his most famous works. Since 1987 the house has been a single institute with the Luigi Pirandello Library.
Palazzo Principe Naselli
Aragona
(44 Km)
Palazzo Principe Naselli dates back to the 18th century and has a typical noble structure. It took its name from Baldassare Naselli Branciforti, the prince of the area at the time, and the person who commissioned its construction. Inside you can admire the numerous frescoes and the ancient art gallery that houses several works of great cultural value for the area. Currently the palace is home to the Town Hall of the area and the women's orphanage.
Castello Arabo-Normanno Diroccato o Chiaromonte
Butera
(23 Km)
The Norman Castle Roccato is also known as Chiaromonte. It is located in the historic center, surrounded by today's buildings. Initially, four or five corner towers were part of the structure. It was several times fundamental in the wars that struck the territory. This has contributed to having only a few ruins today.
Torre Castellazzo
Camastra
(21 Km)
Its construction can be dated to different periods. A part of the structure belongs to the Paleolithic age while the terrace to the 16th century. Currently, the tower is in a state of abandonment and decay.