Enna

Enna is a city and comune in central Sicily, and the capital of the Province of Enna. It sits on a high limestone plateau in the island’s interior, at about 931 meters above sea level, making it one of the highest provincial capitals in Italy. The surrounding countryside comprises hills and valleys, and the nearby Pergusa Lake is a notable geographic feature with connections to ancient myth and to a former motor racing circuit.

Enna has ancient origins with evidence from Greek and Roman periods. The Castello di Lombardia, a prominent medieval fortress, rises on a hill above the town and is among its best-known landmarks. The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta is the principal church, and the historic center preserves a network of narrow streets and palazzi dating to medieval and later periods.

The economy is based on agriculture, small industry, and services, with tourism focused on historic architecture, the surrounding countryside, and the Pergusa Lake area. Cultural life includes local festivals and inland Sicilian culinary traditions.

Enna serves as the administrative center of its province and plays a cultural role in central Sicily. It is accessible by road and rail connections to other Sicilian cities, linking a highland inland center with the broader island.