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Commune of Aidone

94010 Aidone (Enna)
Townhall, P.zza Umberto I°
Tel. +39 0935 86021 - 86025 - 86018
Fax +39 0935 87477

http://www.comune.aidone.en.it

Pro Loco di Aidone
Via Giuseppe Mazzini, 1
94010 Aidone (Enna)

 

      

The Territory

About 35 kilometrres South of Enna, you come to Aidone, a town of ancient origins dating back to the eleventh century. If you go there on May 1 st, you can witness the pilgrimage to the "black" saint, San Filippo Apostolo in the church of "Santa Maria La Cava", when thousands of people come to Aidone on foot, often barefoot. Then, after stopping off at the Municipal Villa with its spectacular view, go firstly to the archaeological museum, in the ex-Capuchin convent from the 1600's, where remains from the nearby town of Morgantina are on display. In Piazza Umberto you will find the 18th century town hall and the church dedicated to Pope San Leone. In via Roma you will see the diamond pointed white ashlar-work of the 15th century church of San Domenico, and the main church with its magnificent 13th century door. The town is totaly dominated by the ruins of the Norman castle, while at the foot of the steep via Erbitea you will find the small churches of the Madonna delle Grazie and St. Antonio Abate. Finally, do not miss the 16th century church of Sant'Anna, with its precious wooden crucifix attributed to Brother Umile de Petralia, and, a little farther on, the small church of San Giovanni dei Templari.