VALGUARNERA CAROPEPE

Valguarnera Caropepe stands at a height of 590m a.s.l. in a hilly area of the Enna province. It totals almost 11,000 inhabitants.

Founded in 1628 by Francesco Valguarnera, it saw a remarkable growth during the 18^th century notably associated with the thriving sulfur mining industry in the area.

The Chiesa Madre dedicated to Saint Christopher and the 1700’s Palazzo del Municipio (the Town Hall), in the precincts of the former Monte Frumentario, are the most attractive buildings.

Relics dating from between the 7^th century BC and the 14^th century AD have been unearthed in the archaeological area of Rossomanno, in the town surroundings.