The Byzantine village Canalotto is a rock settlement not far from Calascibetta , totally immersed in nature, surrounded by a beautiful eucalyptus forest.
It is of Byzantine origin and is made up of different environments carved into the rock, which constituted a real village. Very reminiscent of the village of Chiafura a Scicli , originating from the same period.
In the Byzantine village of Calascibetta there are a total of thirty caves for residential use and two rock churches . In remote times the caves were dug into the rock by the Sicans , an ancient people who lived in Sicily and were used as tombs. Then during the Byzantine period in Sicily the place was transformed into a real village . Something similar, in an even more fascinating place, characterized by canyons, ponds and small rivers, is located in Pantalica.
The park is run by volunteers from the “Hisn Al-Giran” association who take care of it and guide tourists. The place is very well-kept and is equipped with information panels in Italian and English. Definitely a good example of care and enhancement of the territory. Thank you guys.
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What to see around the village
The village is part of the municipality of Calascibetta. Calascibetta in turn is part of the province of Enna. Here you find the most beautiful places to visit around Enna .
Typical dishes of Enna and surroundings
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