Discover Aidone
Discover all there is to see and do in Aidone. Don't miss the best events, interesting places and curiosities related to the area.
Explore Aidone
Ready to immerse yourself in the wonders and beauties of this city? Here's what you can explore.
Not to be missed in Aidone
Choose what to do among the events scheduled in Aidone. Don't miss the main social activities, the most important patronal festivals and all the festivals in the province of Enna.
Useful tips for your holidays in Aidone
Follow our advice to better enjoy your holiday in Aidone. Discover new places, experience the Sicilian typicality that tells the culture of a people rich in traditions.
Goddess of Morgantina and her mysteries
The Goddess of Morgantina was and still is the world symbol of looted antiquities: scandals, millionaire checks, investigations, traffickers, but also the public exposure of excellent archaeologists and their ambiguous oscillation between art and criminal activity.
Why visit Aidone
Aidone or (Daduni) in Sicilian is called the Balcony of Sicily for its position and height, which makes it one of the most beautiful towns on the island. Thanks to its height from the town it is possible to admire the panorama starting from theEtna up to Nebrodi Park. Aidone is the ideal place to spend your holidays both in the summer when the heat on the coast makes life difficult, and in the winter when the landscape turns white and the roofs of the houses are filled with snow.
Aidone is in fact a small town in the province of Enna, made up of small alleys, souvenir shops and numerous churches to visit. Tourists who cross it will be able to immerse themselves in a suggestive atmosphere enhanced by panoramic views.
Art, archaeological sites, monuments, panoramic views and historic buildings are the main reasons that make Aidone an important stop on your stay in Sicily.
Things to do in Aidone
In Aidone, the main activity is certainly to visit the Archaeological site of Morgantina. Anyone passing through Aidone cannot miss the opportunity to stop off at the places of greatest interest.
The Mother Church of San Lorenzo, built in the 1693th century AD and subsequently rebuilt after the XNUMX earthquake.
Pietratagliata Castle which dates back to the XNUMXth century. It stands on a high rocky crest of sandy nature.
Il castellaccio building of medieval origin that dominated all of Aidone
Gornalunga river right at the exit of the village, so it is possible to immerse yourself in nature.
Do not miss the appointment with the event Morgantina Relives, which gives life to the city of Morgantina recalling the traditions and customs of the time.
Getting around in Aidone
Aidone is a small town in the province of Enna, getting around is very simple. The town has public car parks where you can leave your vehicle, from there it is possible to visit the town on foot. If you want to go and visit the archaeological site of Morgantina which is almost 4 km from Aidone, you can take the bus or your own means of transport.
How to get to Aidone
The central position of Aidone in Sicily makes the town easily reachable from the main cities of the island, by car or by train.
From Palermo, take the A19 towards Catania, taking the Agira or Mulinello exits, both about 16 km from the town.
By train, the closest railway station is Caltanissetta Centrale, about 35 km away: the town can be reached by private shuttle or bus from the station.
Useful numbers
Common
0935 600511
Tourist Info
0935 600550
Municipal police
0935 600554
Emergency medical Service
0935 88018
Quick Links
Municipality site
www.comune.aidone.en.it
