Discover Nicosia
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Useful tips for your holidays in Nicosia
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Nicosia is a Sicilian municipality located in the province of Enna and which stands on the slopes of four cliffs which, in turn, house the ruins of the ancient medieval castle.
A city rich in history that has been able, over the centuries, to exponentially increase its artistic and cultural heritage, with some peaks of splendor experienced during the Renaissance and, subsequently, in the Baroque age.
Why visit Nicosia
Nicosia is a municipality in the the province of Enna with its just 13.000 inhabitants, also known as the City of the 24 Barons attributed by noble families present in the area in the 800th century.
Walking through the narrow streets of the historic center, between the old houses and the stairways, there is no shortage of artistic and cultural inspirations.
Examples of this are the arabesques, capitals, friezes and statues that enrich the noble palaces of the main streets and squares.
What to do in Nicosia
For those who go to Nicosia, surely the main activity is to visit the Cathedral of San Nicolò, it is assumed that it dates back to the XNUMXth century after the Norman conquest of Sicily.
In Nicosia we also find another religious building worthy of note, namely the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore which was built in the XII century, during the Norman period, it was called Church of Santa Maria della Scala.
In Nicosia we also find the ruins of Norman Castle located in the highest part of the country.
Do not miss the appointment with the Nocatolo Festival, a typical dessert of the country, made with shortbread and a dessert inside almond heart, which is held in the month of September but its date varies greatly from edition to edition. Another event not to be missed is Nicosia in Bloom or the most beautiful infiorata in all of Sicily, an event held every year in the month of June.
Getting around in Nicosia
Nicosia is a small town in the province of Enna, moving 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.
How to get to Nicosia
The road to take to get to Nicosia is the A19, both from Palermo and Catania.
However, there are different exits to take as for those coming from Catania the reference one is Agira while those coming from Palermo will have to exit at Ponte Cinque Archi for Villarosa.
There is also an alternative route which is the SS 117 and involves the passage from Santo Stefano di Camastra. For those who prefer the train, however, it should be borne in mind that Nicosia does not have its own station but the closest is that of Leonforte-Pirato from which, then, one must continue with a local bus service to reach the town in the province of Enna.
Useful numbers
Common
0935 6721111
Tourist Info
0935 672216
Municipal police
0935 638879
Emergency medical Service
0935 638332
Quick Links
Municipality site
www.comune.nicosia.en.it
