Enna: the charm of a medieval city

The province of Enna is located in the heart of central Sicily between the fresh hills and the stunning view of the terraces that turn into Belvedere of Sicily.

Rich in history, charm and culture, It is divided into two, with an historic hill town known as Enna Alta and the modern city, Enna Bassa, headquarters of the exceptional Villa Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina, striking evidence of Roman civilization in the island protected from’UNESCO.

Villa Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina

Heritage by UNESCO 1997 Villa Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina, in the province of Enna, It is the supreme example of late imperial Roman villa. Famous for being the most luxurious example of its kind, The villa is in 48 environments covered with mosaics of very high quality and craftsmanship, probably made by African teachers who allow students to trace the history of the Roman Empire, with scenes from everyday life, depictions of heroes and gods, hunting scenes and games.

A treasure trove of mosaics in perfect condition, witnessing the living habits of Roman society and shows the mutual influences and exchanges in the ancient Mediterranean between the Roman world and North African area.

Enna: what see

Besides the beauty of the Villa del Casale, Enna is a city rich in history and offers many cultural attractions. Draw up a list of the best sites to visit is really hard. The cathedral, for example, is among the most dominant structures of Enna. For lovers of trekking and nature on the Frloristella Grottacalda Mining Park is an outdoor museum that brings together the two namesake of abandoned sulfur mines.
Other dominant point of reference of Enna is the Castle of Lombardy, which has the most important military architecture in Sicily and is one of the largest medieval castles in Italy.

History, culture, art, social events. Whatever the idea of ​​Enna travel will satisfy the needs of any traveler.