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Enna, the ancient Henna, is a city located in the center of Sicily in the province of Enna, towering above the surrounding countryside. It has earned a few nicknames, such as "belvedere" (panoramic viewpoint) or the "ombelico" (navel) of Sicily. Archaeological findings have showed the area of today's Enna was settled since prehistorical times.

Attractions

The most important monuments of Enna are:

• The Castello di Lombardìa (Lombardy Castle), perhaps the most important example of military architecture in Sicily

• The Duomo (Cathedral), a noteworthy example of religious architecture in Sicily, built in the 14th century by queen Eleonora, Frederick III's wife, but largely renovated after the fire of 1446.
• Palazzo Varisano, housing the Regional Archaeological Museum of Enna, with material dating from the Copper Age to the 6th century AD coming from many archaeologic areas in the Province of Enna.
• Torre di Federico, an octagonal ancient tower which was allegedly a summer residence of the Frederick II (or Frederick III of Aragon).
• The Campanile of the destroyed church of San Giovanni, features pointed arches with finely shaped archivolts, and a three light mullioned window with Catalan-style decorations.
• The Municipal Library, located in the San Francesco building. The latter church has a noteworthy 15th century campanile and, in the interior, a fine painted Cross from the same century.
• The church of San Tommaso is also of note for its 15th century belfry, with three orders.
• The Janniscuru Gate is the only one preserved of the 7 old gates once located at the entrance of the town.
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• Pergusa lake and archaeologic site

Lake Pergusa is set between a group of mountains in the chain of Erei, and it is located 5 km from Enna. It is a vital place in the migratory current of lots of birds. In addition to birds, which are certainly the protagonists of the Pergusa nature reserve, here there are also interesing species of mammals, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates.
In the area of Pergusa lake we can also find an archeological site, known as Cozzo Matrice, practically the rests of an old fortified village, where some imposing walls dating about 8000 BC, a sacred citadel, a rich necropolis and the remains of an ancient temple dedicated to Demeter, dating more than 2000 years ago.