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gento's archaeological museums. Of particular interest is the Attic-style red-and-black
krater (drinking vase) found in the town itself.

Palazzo Pollicarini
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(Via Roma) On the southwestern side of Piazza Colaianni next to the Grande Albergo Sicilia,
is this Catalan-Gothic palazzo , one of Enna's most handsome buildings. Although it has
been converted into private apartments, you can still nip in to take a peek at the medieval
staircase in the central courtyard.

PALACE

Piazzas
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As you continue down Via Roma, you eventually come to Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II , Enna's
main square. Forming much of the piazza's northern flank is the sombre bulk of the Chiesa
di San Francesco d'Assisi OFFLINE MAP GOOGLE MAP and its 15th-century belltower. Just off the
piazza is another small square, Piazza F Crispi OFFLINE MAP GOOGLE MAP , which commands
sweeping views over the valley to Calascibetta.
In the centre of the piazza, graffiti emblazons the Fontana del Ratto di Prosperina OFFLINE MAP
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here ) .

PIAZZA

Lago Di Pergusa
Surrounded by woodland about 9km south of town is one of Sicily's few natural lakes. It's
a popular summer hang-out with some sandy beaches, a number of big resort-style hotels
and an unlikely motor-racing circuit, but out of season it's a rather forlorn place offering
little reason to linger.
Certainly, there is nothing to connect it to the mythical tale of Persephone, for which
it's so famous.
To get to the lake, take local bus 5 from the bus stop on Via Pergusa. By car it's sign-
posted along the SS561.

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