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Enna
Enna, the ancient Henna, is a city located in the center of Sicily in the province of Enna, towering above the surrounding countryside. It has earned a few nicknames, such as "belvedere" (panoramic viewpoint) or the "ombelico" (navel) of Sicily.
Main monuments
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Lombardy Castle |
The Castello di Lombardìa (Lombardy Castle), perhaps the most important example of military architecture in Sicily. It was created in very old times by Sicanians, rebuilt by Frederick II of Sicily and restructured under Frederick II of Aragon. The castle, which bears this name because of the garrison of Lombard troops that defended it in Norman times, has an irregular layout which once comprised 20 towers: of the six remaining, the Torre Pisana is the best preserved one. It has Guelph merlons. The castle was divided into three different spaces separated by walls: the first courtyard is home to a rinomated outdoor lyric theatre in which high quality shows are performed; the second one houses a large green park, while in the third courtyard it is possible to see the vestiges of royal apartments, bishop's chapel, medieval prisons and the Pisan Tower rises. |
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Cathedral |
The Cathedral, probably the most important example of religious architecture in Sicily, built in the 14th century by queen Eleonora, Frederick III's wife, but largely renovated after the fire of 1446. Tha great Baroque façade, in yellow tufa-stone, is surmounted by a massive campanile with finely shaped decorative elements. The portal on the right side is from the 16th century, while the other is from the original 14th century edifice. The interior has a nave with two aisles separated by massive Corinthian columns, and three apses. The stucco decoration is from the 16th and 17th centuries. Art works include a 15th century crucifix panel painting, a cavas by Guglielmo Borremans, the presbitery paintings by Filippo Paladini (1613), a Baroque side portal. The cathedral's treasure is housed in the Alessi Museum, and has precious ornaments, the gold crown with diamonds of Virgin, Byzantine icons, thousands of ancient coins and other collections. |
S. Francesco d'Assisi dei Conventuali |
The latter church has a noteworthy 15th century campanile and, in the interior, a fine painted Cross from the same century. |
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Accomodation
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GRANDE ALBERGO SICILIA * * *
Piazza Colajanni, 7 - 94100 Enna
Tel. 0935 500 850 - Fax 0935 500 488
HOTEL DEMETRA * * *
S.S. 121 C.da Misericordia - 94100 Enna
Tel. 0935 502 300 - Fax 0935 502 166
PARK HOTEL LA GIARA * * *
Via Nazionale, 125 - 94100 Pergusa (Enna)
Tel. 0935 541 687 - Fax 0935 541 521
VILLAGGIO TURISTICO GARDEN * * *
Via Nazionale - 94100 Enna
Tel. 0935 541 694 - Fax 0935 541 690
VILLA GIULIA * * *
Villaggio Pergusa - 94010 Pergusa (Enna)
Tel. 0935 541 043
RIVIERA * *
Via Autostrada Pergusa - 94100 Pergusa (Enna)
Tel. 0935 541 267 - Fax 0935 541 267 |
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Eating out
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ANTICA HOSTARIA - VIA CASTAGNA,7 - TEL 0935/22521
ARISTON - VIA ROMA, 353 - tel. 0935/26038
FONTANA - VIA VOLTURO,6 - tel. 0935/25465
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S.GENNARO - V.LE BELVEDERE MARCONI,6 - tel. 0935/24067
TIFFANY - VIA ROMA, 467 - tel. 0935/501368
MARINO - V.LE CATERINA SAVOCA,68 - tel. 0935/25878
LE GROTTE DELLE ARCATE - VIA A. DE GASPERI,4 - tel. 0935/503068
LIOLA’ - VIA DUCA D’AOSTA,2 - tel. 0935/37706
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Monuments