Aidone

Aidone is a municipality in the province of Enna in Sicily region of Italy with 4891 inhabitants ( 31 December 2012).

Location and data

Aidone is located 35 km southeast of Enna at an altitude of 800 m slm and covers an area of ​​209.58 km ². The inhabitants live mainly from agriculture.

The neighboring municipalities are Enna, Mineo (CT ), Piazza Armerina, Raddusa (CT) and Ramacca (CT).

History

The village was founded in the 12th century. In the area of ​​present-day municipality was the ancient city of Morgan Tina.

Attractions

Attractions in Aidone

  • Chiesa Madre San Lorenzo
  • Chiesa della Badia
  • Chiesa San Vincenzo Ferreri
  • Chiesa di Sant'Angelo
  • Chiesa di San Leone
  • Chiesa di San Giuseppe
  • Chiesa di San Filippo Apostolo
  • Chiesa del Carmelo
  • Chiesa e Convento Dei Cappuccini
  • Chiesa di San Giovanni
  • Chiesa di Santa Rosalia o Sant'Anna
  • Convento dei Minori Riformati
  • Regional Archaeological Museum with finds from Tina Morgan

Attractions in the surroundings

  • Ancient City Morgan Tina, an archaeological site
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