| Nisseno | |
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Location  | |
| State | Italy |
|---|---|
| Region | Sicily |
| Capital | Caltanissetta |
| Surface | 2 124 km² |
| Institutional website | |
Nisseno is a tourist area of the Sicily
To know
Territories and tourist destinations
37 ° 27′54 ″ N 13 ° 56′35 ″ E
Nisseno
Nisseno: full screen map.Urban centers
- 1 Caltanissetta - Capital of the province of the same name, but also a city with a history that intertwines the protagonists of Sicilian literature.
- Licodia Euboea
- Mazarin
- Montedoro
- Mussomeli
- 2 San Cataldo
Other destinations
- Soprano Lake Nature Reserve
- Lake Sfondato integral nature reserve - A nature reserve managed by the Legambiente association. It is notable for its geological formations, its flora, its typically Mediterranean fauna, the prehistoric necropolis and the picturesque landscapes. Visits can be booked by e-mail or telephone.
- Monte Conca integral nature reserve
- Natural reserve of Monte Capodarso and the Southern Imera Valley - A nature reserve managed by the association Italia Nostra. It is a paradise for bird watchers, with over 150 species crossing the reserve throughout the year, 60 of which nest there. In the reserve it is possible to spot birds of prey (kestrels, kites, Bonelli's eagles) and birds resting during their long migrations (herons, cranes, swamp predators). Guided tours are free, but must be booked in advance by email or phone call.
- Vassallaggi - Originally a Bronze Age village, it flourished in the 7th century BC. as a fortress. Presumably built by the Sicilian culture, it was then inhabited by the Sicilians, the Greeks and the Romans. The presence of early Christian tombs testifies to its importance at least until the 1st century AD.
How to get
By plane
- Catania-Fontanarossa Airport - with domestic flights to all Italian cities, and flights to the main European destinations and various international locations.
- Palermo-Punta Raisi Airport (Falcone and Borsellino Airport) - The airport operates national and international flights, and various connections low cost. Numerous periodic tourist flights in summer e charter.
How to get around
What see
- 1 Excavations of Sabucina, C. from Sabucina, ☎ 39 0934 554968.
free. 
Temporarily closed. An archaeological park with excavations, about 8 km east of the city. Excavations have brought to light remains from the Bronze Age, the Greek and Roman periods. Of particular value is its necropolis. 
- 2 Gibil Gabib archaeological site, ☎ 39 0934 554968. Temporarily closed. The site is characterized by the passage of different civilizations: the Castelluccio culture, the Siceliota one during the Bronze Age and Greek.
- 3 Zolfara Museum, Via Papa Giovanni XXIII, Montedoro (Montedoro urban park), ☎ 39 345 424 3223. 4€. on reservation. The museum is located near the Nadurello mine and recalls the life and work of the sulfur miners. Inside there are models with realistic reconstructions.
- 4 Capodarso Bridge,
. Bridge of the sixteenth century, built by Venetian architects at the behest of Emperor Charles V.
free. 
Temporarily closed. An archaeological park with excavations, about 8 km east of the city. Excavations have brought to light remains from the Bronze Age, the Greek and Roman periods. Of particular value is its necropolis.
Sulfate
The Nisseno is scattered with several former sulfur mines. Some of them have been transformed into industrial archaeological sites and can be visited.
- Solfara Gibellini.
- Trabia Tallarita mine.
- Solfara Abate Daughter.
- Solfara Barrachella.
- Solfara Bubonia.
- Solfara Conca d'Oro.
- Solfara Cozzo in the middle.
- Solfara Cozzo sets.
- Solfara Cozzo travala.
- 5 Solfara Gabbara.
- Solfara Giffarò.
- Solfara Giona.
- Solfara Giumentaro.
- Solfara Smoked Grotto.
- Solfara Iungio Tumminelli.
- Solfara La Grasta.
- Solfara Mandradipiano.
- Solfara Marcato Grande.
- Solfara Marquis.
- Solfara Muculufa.
- Solfara Pergola.
- Solfara White stones.
- Solfara Pietrevive.
- Solfara Porcheria.
- Solfara Rigiulfo.
- Solfara Saponaro.
- Solfara Scimè.
- Solfara Secret of Sleep.
- Solfara Serradigessi.
- Solfara Stazzone.
- 6 Solfara Stincone.
- Solfara Jordan Strait.
- Solfara Estate.
- Solfara Zorra di Martino.
- Solfara di Trabonella.
- Solfara di Giumentarello.
Itineraries
- Street of writers - is an itinerary that develops along the
between Caltanissetta and Porto Empedocle.
What to do
- 1 Acquapark Conte, Contrada Piano Conte, Sommatino (SS 190), ☎ 39 0922 873249, @[email protected]. € 10,00 - € 14,00. The park is open from mid-June to September.
Events and parties
| Date | Festivity | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | Feast of San Cataldo | to San Cataldo | |
| May | Donut Festival | to San Cataldo | |
| July | Foundation of the City | to San Cataldo | |
| July | Feast of San Calogero | to Campofranco | |
| August | Festival of "Mbriulata" | to Milena | |
| September | Festival of the arancina | to San Cataldo | |
| September | Feast of Maria SS dei Miracoli | to Mussomeli | |
At the table
Local pasta is worth mentioning as well Molina Salvati is Molina Piedigrotta, to Caltanissetta there are other well-known manufacturers.
Drinks
L'Averna is the Sicilian Amaro di Caltanissetta, the recipe dates back to the nineteenth century. Developed by the Capuchin friar Fra Girolamo.
