Discover Villarosa
Discover all there is to see and do in Villarosa. Don't miss the best events, interesting places and curiosities related to the area.
Explore Villarosa
Ready to immerse yourself in the wonders and beauties of this city? Here's what you can explore.
Not to be missed in Villarosa
Choose what to do among the events scheduled in Villarosa. 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 Villarosa
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Prehistoric village and mining center in Villarosa
Villarosa is a Sicilian village, located in the province of Enna, where time seems to have stopped.
This municipality, in fact, is the scene of one of the most important prehistoric settlements of the entire island, dating back to the period between the fourth millennium and the second millennium BC
Why visit Villarosa
Villarosa is a municipality in the the province of Enna, with its 4.000 inhabitants, rises in central Sicily on the slopes of Monte Giurfi located between two rivers, the Salso and the Morello.
Protagonist of a remote and fascinating historical age that is identified with the millenary history of Sicily "Homeland of Ceres", landing place and land of connection and transit with the continent.
A city rich in history, culture and folklore that will certainly brighten your visit to the village.
Things to do in Villarosa
The city of Villarosa has so much to offer: its history, monuments, works and Prehistoric villages.
The country is rich in monuments, among the most important religious ones we remember the Mother Church of San Giacomo, which stands with its particular rectangular facade in the central square of the town and is flanked by a bell tower with a loggia.
Also visit Museum train, a real anthropological exhibition focused on the mining tradition of this town but also on its primitive peasant civilization and on the phenomenon of emigration.
Do not miss the appointment with the events of Villarosa, such as the Saint of the Pecora, a riot of genuine flavors and Sicilian tradition, with typical sheep-based dishes.
August 10 is dedicated to feast of St. James, patron saint of the town, where the city is filled with stalls, colours, music and joy.
Getting around in Villarosa
Villarosa is a small town in the the province of Enna, moving inside is very simple.
Being a small town, it can easily be visited on foot, if you arrive with your own vehicle it will not be a problem to find parking, as the town offers several parking areas.
How to get to Villarosa
By car: from Palermo and Catania, take the A19 towards Catania and take the exit for Enna. Then continue towards Villarosa for about 13 kilometers on the SS 121; from Messina, take the A18 in the direction of Catania, and continue on the A19 in the direction of Palermo and take the Enna junction. Then continue towards Villarosa for about 13 kilometers on the SS 121.
Useful numbers
Common
0935 31955
Municipal police
0935 567002
Emergency medical Service
0935 31990
Quick Links
Municipality site
www.comune.villarosa.en.it
