As if the Morgantina site itself was not enough, it offers one more way to get an idea of ancient city life in a single glance. What is more, its completeness in such a small space, between public spaces and private homes, inclu

Festival of the patron saint San Giacomo – The Illuminated Staircase In order to find the origins of the festival of San Giacomo in Caltagirone it is necessary to go back more than 900 years ago: San Giacomo the Apostle was in f

In summer, in August, the feast of San Lorenzo – Patron of Aidone – is a deeply felt event in the village. From the 16th century it is a devoted tradition to the saint, who according to legend is responsible for having intercept

On September 13 and 14 September in Enna, one of the oldest and suggestive festivals of the city takes place. Hundreds of believers go on a pilgrimage to the beautiful sanctuary perched on Papardura to celebrate the Crucifix wit

In the heart of the city center, stands the solemn Cathedral of Enna, dedicated to Our Lady of the Visitation. It is among the major artistic expressions of the province, as well as, the entire region of Sicily; thanks to its si

About 5 km south of the city is the Villa Romana del Casale, whose discovery is the most important archaeological find of the last fifty years. Its immense value for documenting the history of art is mainly due to more than 40 p

One of the walks that must be taken if you visit Caltagirone is certainly the charming Public Garden, located behind the Museum of Ceramics, which can be accessed by two flights of stairs: from Via Roma (main entrance next to th

A thousand years of urban history concluded two thousand years ago. This could summarize the story of Morgantina, the city that can better show the visitor also non-experts, better than many other archaeological sites, how urban

The Scala Santa Maria del Monte Staircase is the monument that best represents Caltagirone in Italy and around the world. Also known as the San Giacomo Staircase, it is about 130 meters long and is spread over 142 steps. Its his

Although much of the archaeological finds from Centuripe are scattered throughout various national and international museums; the Centuripe Archaeological Museum opened in 2000, combining major municipal collections formed in th

Every year, in September, the entire village of Pergusa prepares for the “Seed Festival” coordinated by the organization Pergusa Attiva. The festival lasts for three days and is rich in cultural events such as exhibitions, confe

The festival of Our Lady of Valverde is celebrated on the last Sunday of August, but preparations are underway from the beginning of the month. Days on which members of the College of Valverde, respect an ancient tradition, perf

“A truvatura”, is a typical antiques market that takes place every third Sunday of the month in Piazza Umberto from 9AM to 11PM, in the heart of the historical center of Caltagirone (Piazza Umberto). In dialect “a Truvatura” is

Every year, on July 2, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Visitation, the patron saint of the city of Enna. Together with the rites of Holy Week it is the most important religious event of the Eereo capital. The statue of

The “Fiera di Piazza” is held every last Sunday of the month, in the former SIACE in Contrada Bellia, on the northern outskirts of the town of Piazza Armerina. It is the oldest animal market in Sicily, and testifies through its

Every year on August 12, 13 and 14 in Piazza Armerina, a beautiful medieval festival takes place in memory of the holy war waged against the Muslims of Count Ruggero I, which led to the city’s liberation. The Norman Palio is the

Between Enna and Piazza Armerina we can find one of the largest green areas of Sicily: Ronza Park. The Park is divided into several areas and has large spaces where the land is flat, and ideal picnic sites were set up, provided

The Festival of the “Beautiful Mother of Grace” occurs on September 8th of each year, but the celebration actually begins on August 29th. This is the day when the icon of Our Lady of Grace is carried from its church in processio

The festivities in honor of Santa Rosalia and San Prospero, patrons of Centuripe are held annually September 16-19. There are processions through the city streets, musical and cultural events where the town comes to life among f

Bring places to life and get them talking through theater. With this in mind, for many years in various archaeological sites in Sicily and elsewhere, classical performances are held that attract thousands of fans. Morgantina wit