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'''Enna''' ({{lang-it|'''Provincia di Enna'''}}; [[sicilian language|Sicilian]]: '''''Pruvincia di Enna''''') is a [[Provinces of Italy|province]] in the autonomous island region of [[Sicily]] in [[Italy]]. Its capital is the city of [[Enna]], located on a mountain and the highest provincial capital in Sicily. Located in the center of the island, it is the only province in Sicily without a seacoast. |
'''Enna''' ({{lang-it|'''Provincia di Enna'''}}; [[sicilian language|Sicilian]]: '''''Pruvincia di Enna''''') is a [[Provinces of Italy|province]] in the autonomous island region of [[Sicily]] in [[Italy]]. Its capital is the city of [[Enna]], located on a mountain and the highest provincial capital in Sicily. Located in the center of the island, it is the only province in Sicily without a seacoast. |
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The province of Enna has an area of {{convert|2562|km2|mi2}}, and a total population of |
The province of Enna has an area of {{convert|2562|km2|mi2}}, and a total population of 169,782 (2016). There are 20 [[comune]]s (Italian: ''comuni'') in the province[http://www.upinet.it/indicatore.asp?id_statistiche=6], see [[Comunes of the Province of Enna]]. As of 30 June 2005, the main comunes by population were: |
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The President of the Province is [[Cataldo salerno|Cataldo Salerno]]. |
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==Interesting places and tourist sites== |
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The province of Enna has lots of interesting sites, places and events for the national and international [[tourism]]: |
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==Main sights== |
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* [[Villa Romana del Casale]], in [[Piazza Armerina]], a huge ancient Roman "villa", where there are many well preserved Roman mosaics, the most important [[mosaic]] system in the Roman world of that time; |
* [[Villa Romana del Casale]], in [[Piazza Armerina]], a huge ancient Roman "villa", where there are many well preserved Roman mosaics, the most important [[mosaic]] system in the Roman world of that time; |
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* [[Morgantina]], an ancient town that constitutes the most important archeological area in Central [[Sicily]], whose finds are located in many big museums all over the world: Malibu, Los Angeles, California; New York; Musée du Louvre, Paris; and the Archeological Museum of [[Aidone]], the commune in which Morgantina is located. |
* [[Morgantina]], an ancient town that constitutes the most important archeological area in Central [[Sicily]], whose finds are located in many big museums all over the world: Malibu, Los Angeles, California; New York; Musée du Louvre, Paris; and the Archeological Museum of [[Aidone]], the commune in which Morgantina is located. |
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* The Cathedral of Piazza Armerina, characterized by a huge green [[dome]]. |
* The Cathedral of Piazza Armerina, characterized by a huge green [[dome]]. |
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* [[Lake Pergusa]], in [[Enna]]: it has a forest inside a wildlife reserve, where thousands of rare birds can be found. |
* [[Lake Pergusa]], in [[Enna]]: it has a forest inside a wildlife reserve, where thousands of rare birds can be found. |
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* The [[Autodromo di Pergusa]], that is the most important racing circuit of Southern [[Italy]]: it hosted and still hosts international competitions, such as [[Formula One]], [[International Formula 3000|Formula 3000]], and the [[Ferrari]] Party and other events |
* The [[Autodromo di Pergusa]], that is the most important racing circuit of Southern [[Italy]]: it hosted and still hosts international competitions, such as [[Formula One]], [[International Formula 3000|Formula 3000]], and the [[Ferrari]] Party and other events |
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==Events= |
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* [[Regalbuto]]: here, in 2009, the biggest [[theme park]] in Europe will be built. |
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* In the province of Enna there are many castles, cathedrals, churches and interesting archeological areas, 8 lakes, many nature reserves and forests. |
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In [[Enna]], for [[Good Friday]], there is a [[procession]], and on 2 July is held the Enna's Our Lady feast; [[Piazza Armerina]], on 11, 12 and 13 August, is seat of the Palio dei Normanni, an ancient and traditional feast whose protagonists are the horses. |
In [[Enna]], for [[Good Friday]], there is a [[procession]], and on 2 July is held the Enna's Our Lady feast; [[Piazza Armerina]], on 11, 12 and 13 August, is seat of the Palio dei Normanni, an ancient and traditional feast whose protagonists are the horses. |
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Revision as of 15:29, 22 July 2016
Province of Enna | |
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 Palazzo del Governo in Enna, the provincial seat. | |
 Map highlighting the location of the province of Enna in Italy | |
| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Capital(s) | Enna |
| Comuni | 20 |
| Government | |
| • Extraordinary Commissar | Francesco Lo Monaco |
| Area | |
• Total | 2,562 km2 (989 sq mi) |
| Population (1 January 2016) | |
• Total | 169,782 |
| • Density | 66/km2 (170/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 94000-94100 |
| Telephone prefix | 0935, 0934 |
| Vehicle registration | EN |
| ISTAT | 086 |
Enna (Template:Lang-it; Sicilian: Pruvincia di Enna) is a province in the autonomous island region of Sicily in Italy. Its capital is the city of Enna, located on a mountain and the highest provincial capital in Sicily. Located in the center of the island, it is the only province in Sicily without a seacoast.
The province of Enna has an area of 2,562 square kilometres (989 sq mi), and a total population of 169,782 (2016). There are 20 comunes (Italian: comuni) in the province[1], see Comunes of the Province of Enna. As of 30 June 2005, the main comunes by population were:
| Comune | Population |
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| Enna | 29,070 |
| Piazza Armerina | 21,711 |
| Nicosia | 14,719 |
| Leonforte | 14,006 |
| Barrafranca | 12,985 |
| Troina | 9,842 |
| Valguarnera Caropepe | 8,545 |
| Agira | 8,247 |
| Regalbuto | 7,706 |
| Pietraperzia | 7,350 |
| Centuripe | 5,779 |
| Villarosa | 5,497 |
| Aidone | 5,387 |
| Assoro | 5,356 |
Main sights
- Villa Romana del Casale, in Piazza Armerina, a huge ancient Roman "villa", where there are many well preserved Roman mosaics, the most important mosaic system in the Roman world of that time;
- Morgantina, an ancient town that constitutes the most important archeological area in Central Sicily, whose finds are located in many big museums all over the world: Malibu, Los Angeles, California; New York; Musée du Louvre, Paris; and the Archeological Museum of Aidone, the commune in which Morgantina is located.
- Castello di Lombardia, in Enna, the biggest castle of Sicily: it had 20 towers centuries ago, but now it has 6 towers, and among these there is Torre Pisana, a very big tower affording an extensive panoramic vista of the surrounding countryside;
- Duomo of Enna, a noteworthy cathedral built in the 13th century;
- Museo Alessi in Enna, a museum which hosts the exhibitions of the Treseaure of Enna's Our Lady and her crown, made with gold.
- The Cathedral of Piazza Armerina, characterized by a huge green dome.
- Lake Pergusa, in Enna: it has a forest inside a wildlife reserve, where thousands of rare birds can be found.
- The Autodromo di Pergusa, that is the most important racing circuit of Southern Italy: it hosted and still hosts international competitions, such as Formula One, Formula 3000, and the Ferrari Party and other events
=Events
In Enna, for Good Friday, there is a procession, and on 2 July is held the Enna's Our Lady feast; Piazza Armerina, on 11, 12 and 13 August, is seat of the Palio dei Normanni, an ancient and traditional feast whose protagonists are the horses.
External links
- Province website
- Pictures, history, tourism, hospitality, books, local products, local surnames, transportation in the province of Enna
- Enna Traditions, culture, hospitality, nature and tourism in the province of Enna
37°34′N 14°16′E / 37.567°N 14.267°E
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