Caltanissetta

The city of Caltanissetta is located on the western interior side of Sicilian Island and lies within rolling hills and features small villages and towns but the city is also condiered to be the hub of public transport in the area.

Caltanissetta's was founded back in 406 BC by admiral Nicia when Hamilcar's siege force established their fort in the site which they later called the city Castra Nicia which means Fort Nicia.

There are many places in Caltanissetta to visit, but the most noteworthy sights are the Palazzo Moncada which is a large building that today remains unfinished although it was built in 1635, the Cathedral which is also called the Santa Maria la Nova and was built in 1539-1622, the church of St. Agatha which was built in 1605 using a late-Renaissance style, the church of San Domenico which was built during the16th century but later in the 18th century a façade was added, the Palazzo Vescovile or the Bishop's Palace which is a Museum of Sacred Art, the church of the Santa Croce which was built the 17th century and the church of San Sebastiano which was built in the 16th century and features a 17th century statue of the saint.