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Unspoiled nature and breathtaking landscapes surround Tenuta Ottocento!CALTANISSETTA
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Located in the heart of central Sicily, Caltanissetta is in a strategic position to visit places of tourist interest.
If you are in town, it is possible to visit:
Santa Maria la Nova—that is, the city’s cathedral. Built in the 1600s, its facade is flanked by two tall bell towers. Inside, it is decorated with a series of frescoes by the famous Flemish painter Borremans. The archaeological area of Gibil Gabib (or Gibil Habib), is located a short distance from the town center. Within the area, two rock-cut necropolises and remains of indigenous settlements from the 7th century BC are visible. The Archaeological Museum of Caltanissettawhere the artifacts found in the archaeological park of Gibil Gabib and the Enna area are kept.
20 KM
SUTERA, MONTEDORO, MAZZARINO, MUSSOMELI, DELIA
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SUTERA
It is part of the circuit of Italy’s most beautiful villagesHere, the past is still savored. Interesting is the Campanaria Tower located at the top of the mountain and from which you can enjoy a splendid view of the surrounding countryside.
MONTEDORO SCIENTIFIC EDUCATIONAL PARK
4 amazing building Zolfara museum, Museum houses, the Observatory, and the Planetarium — two related to the history of the sulfur mines and two dedicated to the study of the stars. The sites can be visited together, with combined ticket prices, or individually. It includes:
Caltanissetta and the medieval castles of its province
MAZZARINO
Castle calledU Cannuni“ for the characteristic cannon-shaped tower that has survived to this day.”
MUSSOMELI
Manfredonico Castle among the largest and best-preserved in the province and among the most famous on the island.
DELIA
It is known by several names “Castello di Sabuci” o “Castello normanno“, ” Castellaccio” o “Castellano”. Built in the 12th century, its history is linked to the War of the Vespers.
30 KM
REALMONTE and SCALA DEI TURCHI
Along the coast of Realmonte, in the Agrigento area, the splendid white cliff of the Scala dei Turchi, with its distinctive shape, rises against the blue sea, offering a unique panorama.
CEFALU’ AND THE CATHEDRAL
A location famous worldwide, Cefalù offers unforgettable beaches as well as authentic gems of Sicilian history and culture. Among these is the Cathedral, a masterpiece of Arab-Norman art.
AGRIGENTO and VALLE DEI TEMPLI
Inserted in 1997 on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the archaeological area of Agrigento amazes with its imposing Doric temples, which represent one of the most significant testimonies of Greek culture and art.
SIRACUSA
The island of Ortigia, the heart of the old city of Syracuse, the Temple of Apollo, and the ancient city market offer a blend of cultures that tell a millenary story.
80 KM
