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Travel Tips Enna, Sicily - Castello di Lombardia Enna

Enna is located in the heart of Sicily and is the provincial capital of the province of Enna. The distance from Catania is about 75 kilometers and the distance to Palermo is about 135 kilometers.

The province of Enna is the highest provincial capital in all of Italy. Enna, with its almost 1000 meters above sea level is also nicknamed the Navel or "Belvedere" (viewpoint) of Sicily.

From the highest point of Enna, the Castello di Lombardia, one has a clear view of the 3 foothills (Corners) of Sicily and the sea.

Enna has had its name since 1926; before that time it was called Castrogiovanni.

The Districs of Enna

Enna is subdivided into districts. The most important district of Enna are: Enna Alta (the area around the historic center of Enna), Enna Bassa, respectively Sant Anna (residential, commercial, and agricultural), Villa Rosa (Train Station of Enna) and Pergusa (Lago di Pergusa with the famous Autodromo).

Holidays in Enna, Sicily

Enna is the ideal base for a special holidays in Sicily. Through Enna's strategically perfect position, one can excellently discover Sicily.

Many Sicilian holidaysers who treasure the historic sights of this Mediterranean island purchase accommodations in Enna.

From Enna one is in close reach, within a day's excursion, to every point in Sicily.

Hotels in Enna – Bed and Breakfasts, Holiday Apartments in Enna

Many nice hotels and guest houses are located in the center of Enna and at the nearby Lago di Pergusa.

Sights in Enna – Castello di Lombardia – Lago di Pergusa

In Enna and its surrounding areas there are a large number of worthwhile sights to discover.

Learn more about the historical city center of Enna and the many sights in the province of Enna.

The Weather in Enna - Enna and the Seasons

The temperature in Enna, due to its altitude, is at least 7 degrees Celsius below the temperatures that are found on the coast of Sicily In the summer, the climate does not get too hot and is quite pleasant. The 40 degree mark is only reached in exceptional cases.

However, during the winter months the weather in Enna is anything but amiable. From October until March the weather is often unpleasant with high humidity, low temperatures, and large amounts of fog every day- and night.

Almost every year during the winter, a large amount of snow fall occurs in Enna. When it snows in Enna, the public life can become very boring. Generally, no one has adequate equipment fitted on their cars, and the traffic on the hilly streets would not be safe, leading many offices and schools to close.

Most times, the snowy white splendour does not stay for longer than one or two days.

Travelling to Enna

Enna is easily reachable because of its central location and is very well served by public transportation.

The expressway A19 Catania – Palermo goes past Enna, and it takes about 45 minutes to reach Enna from the Catania airport. By bus, one can reach Enna in about 1.5 hours from Catania to Enna using the busline Catania - Palermo.

From Palermo, the bus ride takes just under 2 hours. The Enna train station is located in Enna's district of Villarosa.

Those who come to Enna by train must take a public mass transit bus from the train station to reach Enna's center or to reach Pergusa.