Location: Caltanissetta
Top Things to do in Caltanissetta
- 1. Abazia di Santo Spirito
- 2. Santa Maria La Nova - Cattedrale di Caltanissetta
- 3. Teatro Regina Margherita
- 4. Chiesa di Sant'Agata al Collegio
- 5. Piazza Garibaldi
- 6. Santuario Gesu Redentore
- 7. Museo Mineralogico di Caltanissetta
- 8. Moncada Palace
- 9. Chiesa Ortodossa di San Calogero
- 10. Museo Diocesano “Speciale”
Top 10 Things to do in Caltanissetta, Italy
Caltanissetta (pronounced [kaltanisˈsetta] ( listen); Sicilian: Nissa or Cartanisetta) is a comune in the central interior of Sicily, Italy, and the capital of the Province of Caltanissetta. Its inhabitants are called Nisseni.
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1. Abazia di Santo Spirito
Overall Ratings
5 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By Carrie P - Greater London, United Kingdom
This is a wonderful privilege to experience as one of the oldest churches in central Sicily dating back to the time of Count Roger who eventually conquered the whole of Sicily as the invading Normans (same wider family!) a few years after the fall of King Harold at Hastings.This is a wonderful privilege to experience as one of the oldest churches in central Sicily dating back to the time of Count Roger who eventually conquered the whole of Sicily as the invading Normans (same wider family!) a few years after the fall of King Harold at Hastings. The construction is solid built of rough hewn stone in simple planimetry, which has a rectangular shape to the nave and characterized by a corner tower in the style of an apse.
The Abbey began life as a fortified farmhouse, and its rustic no-nonsense, no airs and graces build remains although transformed in 1092 into a place of worship for the evangelization of Muslims as the Norman invasion took hold and the Arab settlers were brought into alignment with the 'will of Christendom' though religious freedom held under the reign of Roger II.
The interior is very simple with some wonderful late fourteenth Century frescoes, of the ascended Christ giving his Blessing on the congregation as they enter the Abbey Church. There is a large stone font, a crucifix which is dated from the fifteenth century, with frescoes including the study of St. Augustine and the Mass of St. Gregory. There is plenty of parking but you do need a car to access this. Whilst here drop next door to the Archaeological Museum which is also a treat - and very under-visited. Two absolute gems in one.
The Abbey began life as a fortified farmhouse, and its rustic no-nonsense, no airs and graces build remains although transformed in 1092 into a place of worship for the evangelization of Muslims as the Norman invasion took hold and the Arab settlers were brought into alignment with the 'will of Christendom' though religious freedom held under the reign of Roger II.
The interior is very simple with some wonderful late fourteenth Century frescoes, of the ascended Christ giving his Blessing on the congregation as they enter the Abbey Church. There is a large stone font, a crucifix which is dated from the fifteenth century, with frescoes including the study of St. Augustine and the Mass of St. Gregory. There is plenty of parking but you do need a car to access this. Whilst here drop next door to the Archaeological Museum which is also a treat - and very under-visited. Two absolute gems in one.
2. Santa Maria La Nova - Cattedrale di Caltanissetta
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By Carrie P - Greater London, United Kingdom
Baroque churches are legion across Sicily - yet all have a distint flavour - this church is NOT over florid, though the fine artistry and skill of those who were employed to undertake the sculptures, the marble and porphyry insets are extremely high end in their Delivery. Take a while to sit down and look up! ceilings are always a delight - and the Cattefrale has been well cared for over the years
3. Teatro Regina Margherita
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By RinoBIROTAteam - Taranto, Italia
Non è molto grande, ma è davvero bello. Restaurato con gusto, è un'eccellenza culturale degna di nota. Bellissimo il soffitto, ottima acustica
4. Chiesa di Sant'Agata al Collegio
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By costcla - Palermo, Italy
Chiesa costruita da Moncada per donarla ai Gesuiti nisseni. Oggi svetta sul corso principale con la sua scalinata e facciata Rossi fuoco. Splendido l'interno con marmi policromi che hanno il loro culmine nelle due cappelle laterali (con la Madonna e Sant'Ignazio di Loyola). Raccolta grazie alla sua struttura a croce greca e' un luogo di ga de spiritualità.
5. Piazza Garibaldi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By rossana s - Caltanissetta, Italy
Piazza Garibaldi is the center of Caltanissetta, where there's a beautiful Fountain between two huge churches. The Fountain was build by one of the best artists of the XIX century, Mr. Tripisciano, who also contributed to buld the Altare della Patria in Rome and who gave the Fountain as a present to the city.
6. Santuario Gesu Redentore
Overall Ratings
4 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By Carrie P - Greater London, United Kingdom
A wonderful vista which gives you the opportunity to look over the town of Caltanissetta, in the lea of a towering 'risen' Christ. Thirty years ago this was a place where locals would come to share a coffee, a prossecco, an apperetif.
Now your company will be stray dogs, weeds, a ramshackle trailer occassionally selling coffee, and five towering telecommunications pylons which supply the surrounding area with their broadband and mobile reception.
Their location immediately facing the gaze of the Redemptore is a travesty - and a silent appalling note of the failure of the local council here to protect what once was a stunning location to enjoy the view of Caltanisetta's urban progress in the heart of the Mountains of central Sicily.
Still worth driving up to, past the fading glory of early twentieth century villas, with wysteria languidly draped over walls and railings in the bright Sicilian Sunshine. Bring your own refreshment, and enjoy the view - with your back firmly to the Pylons!
7. Museo Mineralogico di Caltanissetta
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By Giovanna A - Caltanissetta, Italy
It has a great amount of minerals from all over the world collected by the Mineral School "Mcttura " to which the museum belongs.
great location and fascinating display of minerals and precious stones ,together with maps , utensils, instruments of local mines and models of the tunnels and the processing of Sulfer in old times
A Must to see how nature can give birth to so many precious beauties
It is also a Palantheological Museum
8. Moncada Palace
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By RinoBIROTAteam - Taranto, Italia
Sarebbe dovuta essere la reggia di Luigi Guglielmo Moncada, poi esiliato in Spagna. Per questo l'opera risulta incompiuta. Fin qui tutto bene; personalmente trovo poco etico ridurre un simile gioiello a cinema multisala. E' la mia opinione personale
9. Chiesa Ortodossa di San Calogero
Overall Ratings
5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By RinoBIROTAteam - Taranto, Italia
La chiesa è bella, e stupisce per come è organizzata, molto distante dalle chiese cattoliche. L'arredo ed i paramenti liturgici sono interessanti, soprattutto se visti con gli occhi di un cattolico
10. Museo Diocesano “Speciale”
Overall Ratings
5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By Giuseppe G - Caltanissetta, Italy
Il museo è bello organizzato bene ci sono reperti interessanti e altri molto importante. È stato gestito per anni magnificamente dalla professoressa Francesca Fiandaca che è venuta a mancare l’anno scorso. E triste visitare le sale pensando che lei non è più in mezzo a noi. Per il resto il museo merita una visita
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