Erean Mountains

#2647 among destinations in Italy

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The Herean Mountains are a mountain chain in central Sicily, southern Italy, mostly located in the central and northern areas of the province of Enna. The highest peak is the Monte Altesina, at 1,192 m above sea level. ()

Local name: Monti Erei Coordinates: 37°25'0"N, 14°21'0"E

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Erean Mountains – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Villa Romana del Casale, Piazza Armerina Cathedral, Lago Olivo, Teatro Garibaldi.

3.7 miS
, Historical place, Ruins
Villa Romana del Casale, Piazza Armerina
94 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Sicily, the Villa Romana del Casale is a testament to the grandeur of the Roman Empire, located in the city of Piazza Armerina. This ancient palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is renowned for its exquisite and well-preserved mosaics, which...
2.3 miS
Church
Piazza Armerina Cathedral, Piazza Armerina
60 min walk • Piazza Armerina Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in Piazza Armerina, Sicily, Italy. The dedication is to Mary of the Victories. It is the seat of the Bishops of Piazza Armerina.
3.5 miW
Natural attraction, Nature, Lake
Lago Olivo
90 min walk • Lago Olivo is a lake in the Province of Enna, Sicily, Italy.
2.4 miSE
Historical place, Concerts and shows, Theater
Teatro Garibaldi, Piazza Armerina
62 min walk • The Garibaldi Theatre is a theatre in Piazza Armerina, Sicily, southern Italy. The theatre was built to the east of the town, close to the 14th century wall, opposite the church of St. Stephen.
5.3 miE
Museum, History museum
Museo archeologico di Aidone
137 min walk • The Archaeological Museum of Aidone is a regional museum in Aidone in the province of Enna, Sicily. It is housed in a former Capuchin convent dedicated to Saint Francis.
5.3 miE
Town
Aidone
137 min walk • Aidone is a town and comune in the province of Enna, in region of Sicily in southern Italy. The extensive archaeological site of Morgantina is on a ridge close to the town. There are a variety of etymologies proposed for the name of the town. One suggests putatively derives from the Arabic Ay dun meaning mountain of water.
5.9 miN
Locality
Valguarnera Caropepe
150 min walk • Valguarnera Caropepe is a comune in Province of Enna, Sicily, southern Italy. Valguarnera Caropepe stands at an elevation of 590 metres above sea level in a hilly area of the province.