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Comune in Sicily, Italy
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「」 Enna is a city in central Sicily, Italy, dramatically perched atop a high hill at nearly 1,000 metres above sea level—making it the highest provincial capital on the island. Often called the "Belvedere of Sicily", Enna offers sweeping views across the heart of the island and a refreshing climate, with cool breezes even during the hottest summer days.
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Lombardy Castle
One of Sicily's most impressive medieval fortresses. It was built by the Sicanians and later expanded by Frederick II. It once had 20 towers—six survive today, including the well-preserved Torre Pisana. The site includes courtyards, a theatre, and ruins of royal apartments. Offers sweeping views over the countryside.
Enna Cathedral
Founded in the 14th century by Queen Eleanor of Anjou and later renovated in Baroque style. Inside are Corinthian columns, Renaissance and Baroque artworks, and paintings by Borremans and Paladini. Its treasury is housed in the adjacent Alessi Museum.
Regional Archaeological Museum
Housed in a historic palace, this museum displays artifacts from the Copper Age to late antiquity, found throughout the Enna province. A must-visit for anyone interested in Sicily's ancient past.
Tower of Frederick II
An octagonal tower attributed to Frederick II of Hohenstaufen. Likely used as a summer residence, it sits atop a green hill and was once part of a larger fortress destroyed during the Arab conquest. Two vaulted floors remain accessible.
Church of Saint Francis
Located in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, this church is notable for its Gothic architecture and 15th-century campanile. The adjacent former monastery now houses the municipal library.
Belltower of San Giovanni
The only surviving part of the old Church of San Giovanni, featuring elegant pointed arches, decorative archivolts, and a three-light mullioned window in Catalan style.
Municipal Library
Located in the former Church of San Francesco. The building retains a 15th-century bell tower and houses a collection of historical texts. Inside is a notable painted wooden cross from the same era.
Church of Saint Thomas
A small but elegant church with a 15th-century three-tiered bell tower and arched windows. Inside are frescoes by Borremans and a marble icon attributed to Giuliano Mancino.
Janniscuru Gate
The last surviving gate from Enna’s ancient city walls. This 17th-century Roman arch stands near Fundrisi, an old quarter where nearby grottoes were once used as prehistoric burial chambers.
Grande Hotel Sicilia
Hotel in centre of town, rooms at back have good views over the town and countryside. TV, fridge, fair sized bathroom, air-conditioning, eating, continental breakfast buffet, Internet Wi-Fi ADSL in room.
B&B Enna
The B&B Villa Casablanca is set in Enna-Pergusa, near the lake, capital of the province. Elegance and hospitality join the tranquility of the natural reserve of Pergusa and the charm of the lake, an ideal place for pleasant walks by bike or on horseback, jogging, picnics and relaxing moments.
By bus
Frequent buses run to Palermo (the main cities crossed are Gela, Caltagirone and Piazza Armerina), and Catania (more than 20 times a day), and less frequently to the nearby towns and to many other…
By train
Several trains a day run to Palermo, Catania, Caltanissetta and Agrigento. However, the railway station is 5 km away well below Enna, with only hourly buses into the centre.
By plane
From Palermo, Siracusa and Aeolian Islands with Amphibious aircraft you can reach Enna Water Aerodrome at the Nicoletti Lake.
There are 6 urban bus lines for getting around the city. One is between western and eastern parts of Enna Alta, crossing the city centre, other 4 are between Enna Alta and Enna Bassa, the last one is to Pergusa.
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