Duomo di Santa Maria la Nova
Caltanissetta
(12 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.
Duomo
Enna
(22 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
Caltanissetta
(11 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.
Museo Archeologico di Palazzo Varisano
Enna
(21 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 Pietrarossa
Caltanissetta
(12 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.
Castello di Lombardia
Enna
(22 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
(21 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
(22 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.
Torre di Federico II
Enna
(21 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
(21 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.
Chiesa di San Giovanni
Caltanissetta
(12 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
(12 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
(12 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
(11 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
(12 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.
Chiesa di San Tommaso
Enna
(36 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
(21 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
Torre Saracena
Gangi
(27 Km)
The Saracen Tower was built in the Middle Ages with the function of defense and control of the surrounding territory. It owes its name to the cylindrical shape it holds. The Tower was accessed through a ladder of pegs that led to the opening from the ogival arch located in the north. Currently the property is located in the area of relevance of the Capuchin Monastery of Gangi.
Torre dei Ventimiglia
Gangi
(27 Km)
The Ventimiglia Tower was built in 1337 by Francis I and is characterized by a Gothic-Norman structure. In 1560 it was attached to the Mother Church of which it constitutes the bell tower. The tower has a square structure divided into three levels and shows on the upper floors a clock placed in 1758.
Castello di Gangi
Gangi
(27 Km)
The Castle of Gangi was built around the 14th century at the behest of the Count of Geraci, Francesco I Ventimiglia. During the eighteenth century the fortress underwent transformations passing from castle to noble palace. He then went into a state of neglect until it was acquired by the Milletari family, which still maintains possession of part of the building. In the second part of the 20th century, the structure was home to schools.
Abbazia di Santo Spirito
Caltanissetta
(10 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.
Museo d' Arte Sacra
Caltanissetta
(12 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.
Chiesa di Santa Maria degli Angeli
Caltanissetta
(12 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.
Museo "G. Alessi"
Enna
(22 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.
Museo Civico
Gangi
(27 Km)
The Civic Museum of Gangi was established in 1958 and since 1995 it was placed on the ground floor of Palazzo Sgadari. The Museum consists of four rooms and two sectors where we can admire archaeological finds from nearby Monte Albucchia and Gangi Vecchio.
Antiquarium Comunale
Milena
(30 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.
Chiesa della Madonna di Valverde
Enna
(22 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.
Chiesa di San Giovanni (San Domenico)
Enna
(21 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.
Santuario del Redentore
Caltanissetta
(9 Km)
Sanctuary built on top of Monte S. Giuliano, consisting of a bronze statue of the Redeemer who blessing
Chiesa delle Anime Sante
Enna
(21 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.
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 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.
Chiesa dell'Addolorata
Enna
(21 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.
Chiesa di S. Marco
Enna
(21 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
(21 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.
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.