Day 01
Walking Through Enna's Historic Treasures
- The guided tour of Enna will help you discover the "navel of Sicily," so called because of its strategic position at the center of the island, where real treasures are preserved in the highest part of the historic centre.
- We begin with a visit to the Castle of Lombardy, the huge fortress built by the Normans at the highest point of the town in medieval times to defend it from enemy attacks. It is one of the most important and largest castles in Sicily, and of the 20 original towers, only 6 remain perfectly preserved today, including the Pisana Tower, which can be visited.
- Inside the castle, you can admire the three large courtyards, the walls, and the gardens. It is also one of the symbols of Enna thanks to its breathtaking view over the valley and Rocca di Cecere.
- From the castle, we enter the heart of Enna's historic centre along the ancient main street and reach the Cathedral of Maria Santissima della Visitazione, the city's mother church and a national monument, surrounded by elegant eighteenth-century buildings.
- Built in medieval times by the wife of Frederick II of Aragon, the cathedral was enriched over time with Baroque decorations and precious works of art, including frescoes by Borremans. It has become one of the area's major artistic expressions, with an imposing facade and precious entrance portals.
- The guided tour continues with visits to historic buildings such as the Town Hall and the Garibaldi Theater before the next stop at the Church of San Francesco d'Assisi.
- This fourteenth-century building, which stands on one of Enna's main squares, incorporates the Convent of the Friars Minor within the ancient Palazzo Chiaromonte. It is characterized by a Gothic-style facade embellished by a bell tower created from an ancient watchtower.
- Inside, we will see precious paintings and a suggestive crypt in the basement of the church, carved into the rock.
The guided tour ends at the nearby Belvedere of Enna, one of the town's most beautiful viewpoints, where you can enjoy a spectacular view of the Madonie Park, relax, and take photos of the beauty of Sicily.
