Location: Piazza Armerina
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What to do and see in Piazza Armerina, Italy: The Best Places and Tips
Piazza Armerina (Gallo-Italic of Sicily: Ciazza; Sicilian: Chiazza) is an Italian comune in the province of Enna of the autonomous island region of Sicily.
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1. Villa Romana del Casale
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
This 3rd-century Roman villa features more than 40 beautiful mosaic floors, making it one of the most cherished open-air museums in the region.
Reviewed By CaroleNWashingtonDC - Washington DC, District of Columbia
No need to reiterate the five star reviews. Just wanted to add that although trip advisor says this is the number one site in Piazza Armerina for visitors, this was my number one site to visit in all of Sicily. The temples at Agrigento come second. I have been to Pompei and to Ostia Antica but was blown away by the diversity and extent of the mosaics at the Villa Romana del Casale. And they are still uncovering more. Sure, you have to make the effort to get there but the drive, in the pouring rain there and back, did not lessen the impression of these fantastic mosaics. The two negatives are that you have to pay for parking and that, although all the explanatory panels in each room are in Italian and English, the lighting was insufficient at times to read them. Do make the effort to go to the Villa. You won't be disappointed.
2. Casa Museo del Contadino
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5 based on 83 reviews
Reviewed By Anna M - Florence, Italy
Everyone goes to Piazza Armerina to see the mosaics of the Roman Villa, but beware! don't leave Piazza Armerina without seeing this tiny but wonderful museum of objects that the owner Mario Albanese found mostly in the trash! These objects give a remarkable picture of what life was like for Sicilian peasants up until about 100 years ago. Our favorites were: the cradle suspended over the bed, the toys, the instruments for making bread, ricotta, and other cooking equipment, the slipware bowls (the maiolica of the poor), all narrated by Mario with enthusiasm and devotion.
3. Piazza Armerina
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4.5 based on 591 reviews
This small town features the elaborate Villa Romana del Casale, the former home of a Roman Emperor.
Reviewed By Bob H - Marbella, Spain
This Roman villa was the highlight of a week exploring Sicily. There are fifty or sixty rooms of stunningly well-preserved mosaics. A landslide preserved them from destruction (a mini Pompeii). I have never witnessed a Roman mosaics on such a scale. It's a UNESCSO site.
4. Cattedrale di Maria Santissima Delle Vittorie
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4 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By Anorielle - Catania, Italy
The Cathedral majestic dome dominates the city, so the visit there is inevitable. An example of the typical Sicilian Baroque architecture with a fragment of gothic architcture - rests of the pre-existing church of XV century.
Despite of the presence of important paintings, icons and masterpieces of prominent authors inside the Cathedral, such as Adoration of the Magi, Ascension of the Virgin Mary, Death of St. Agatha, a notable 15th century painted wooden cross, a Byzantine icon of Madonna of Victory and other treasures, we were pained by seeing the pity conditions in which this church interiors and some of the paintings are. All this cultural heritage is deteriorated by the mould and humidity. A real pity.
5. Museo Della Civilta Mineraria
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4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By Anorielle - Catania, Italy
This small museum is dedicated to the suphur mineries of Grottacalda that used to be an important economy pillar and working place for many people in Piazza Armerina. The museum contains labour objects, photos and reconstructions that tell the story of the work, as well as holding the collection of minerals of unusual forms and sizes from different parts of the world. We were invited to have a look by the guide who used to work in the minery and knows what it was like.
6. SiciliArteGusto
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4.5 based on 17 reviews
La "Siciliartegusto" si trova nel centro storico della Citta dei Mosaici.Licia e Michele vanno alla ricerca di prodotti agroalimentari della propria Terra e accolgono i turisti facendo degustare i prodotti tipici e i vini locali "Maurigi" assieme al Piacentinu Ennese DOP con ottimo pane e Olio Bio. Il vino alle mandorle e lo zibibbo, da accompagnare ai dolci Tipici che rappresentano Piazza Armerina. Nei punti vendita si trovano, oltre ai Prodotti Tipici e ai Vini, delle splendide riproduzioni di mosaico, Kit in marmo per realizzare con le proprie mani un a scena della Villa Romana del Casale, le Ceramiche che caratterizzano la Sicilia ed in piu un vasto assortimento di Souvenir e Pubblicazioni.Per un tipico ricordo abbina l'arte al gusto siciliano.Si prenotano ceste regalo.Spedizioni in tutto il Mondo, in Italia con solo € 12,00 con consegna in 3 giorni direttamente a casa Vostra.
Reviewed By John B - East Sandwich, Massachusetts
Wine shop and more! The shopkeeper was warm and welcoming. She gave us tastings and explanations of local products and even provided a map and suggestions of what to see and when sites were open. We left with her recommendations promising to come back after sightseeing. Upon our return we got local desert wines, cookies, and pistachio spreads. Very high quality and we were pleased. They also have beautiful ceramics. I recommend you come here when in town.
7. Domus Artis
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4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By Penelope W - Melbourne, Australia
The tour takes you to churches that were the pilgrim bases for three orders of Knights in medieval Piazza Amerina. The tour takes over 2 hours. The guides have a depth of knowledge and insight that makes the history of Piazza Amerina come to life. Don't miss this!!
8. Museo Diocesano
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4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By GiKos - Palermo, Sicilia, Italy
Piccolo museo ospitato all'interno del cinquecentesco palazzo arcivescovile, attribuito a Giandomenico Gagini, recentemente restaurato e con una bella corte centrale. Ospita una mostra permanente delle opere d’arte di provenienza ecclesiastica o a tema religioso, tra cui ragguardevoli pezzi di età barocca.
9. Chiesa San Pietro
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By ghelas - Sicily, Italy
La guardi da fuori e non scorgi nulla di particolare, infatti il prospetto esterno è molto semplice.
Ma la vera bellezza di questa chiesa è il soffitto ligneo a cassettoni perfettamente conservato.
10. Chiesa di Sant’Ignazio di Loyola
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4 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Dama955 - Province of Reggio Calabria, Italy
Chiesa di S. Ignazio, fu la prima dedicata al.santo dopo la beatificazione. I lavori per l'edificazione della fabbrica risalgono al 1600. Alla chiesa era annesso il monastero che, sotto i Gesuiti, nel 1689, avviò un corso universitario. Attualmente i locali dell'ex monastero in parte ospitano una scuola media ed in parte la Biblioteca Comunale.
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