Caltanissetta
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
Provincia: CL - Area: Central Sicily
The first to inhabit the area were the Sicani, who settled in several villages starting from the 19th century BC The urban center was conquered in the 7th century BC. by the Greeks and after the Second Punic War it passed to the Romans. With the subsequent Arab occupation around 846 AD, the city was fortified.
Witnesses of its long history are the monuments, churches, palaces and castles that enrich the territory of Caltanissetta.
What to see
Pietrarossa Castle in Caltanissetta
Cathedral of Santa Maria La Nova in Caltanissetta
Regional Archaeological Museum in Caltanissetta
Santo Spirito Abbey in Caltanissetta
Archaeological Park of Sabucina in Caltanissetta
Diocesan Museum of Caltanissetta
Mineralogical Museum in Caltanissetta
Church of Sant'Agata al Collegio in Caltanissetta
Church Santa Maria degli Angeli in Caltanissetta
Church of San Domenico in Caltanissetta
Gibil Gabib Archaeological Area in Caltanissetta
Moncada Palace in Caltanissetta
What to eat
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Caltanissetta
You can obviously taste all the typical products of Sicilian cuisine, the most well-known ones, such as cannoli, Sicilian cassata, arancini, etc. But there are some specialties typical of this area that are more difficult to find in other areas of Sicily.
Where to stay
Best Offers of Vacation Rental, hotel, B&B where to sleep in Caltanissetta
Nearby Places
Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Caltanissetta. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!
San Cataldo
Central Sicily
Pietraperzia
Central Sicily
Villarosa
Central Sicily
Sommatino
Central Sicily