Caltanissetta
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By Dion Protani
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Latest update: 14 March 2022
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The city of Caltanissetta is the capital city of the Province of Caltanissetta with a population of 61,064 inhabitants.
Standing at an elevation of 568 metres above sea level, it covers a total area of 421 km² and lies 136 kilometres south east of Palermo, the regional capital of Sicily. Caltanissetta occupies a position among seemingly endless rolling hills. It's the most populous of Sicily's inland towns and one of the highest provincial capitals in Italy in terms of elevation. |
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The main sights in Caltanissetta revolve around Piazza Garibaldi. This central square is home to the magnificent Cathedral on one side and another beautiful church on the other, the Chiesa di San Sebastiano. The cultural hub of the city lies between Piazza Garibaldi and Corso Umberto I, the main street with its wide walkway and street side cafes and restaurants.
Caltanisetta's train station is situated a 7 minute walk (700 metres) from Piazza Garibaldi. Trains from here run south west to Agrigento with a journey time of one hour 36 minutes, or east to Catania (2 hours 6 minutes), the same train continuing on to Taormina (2 hours 58 minutes).
The most convenient airport for Caltanissetta is Catania Airport which is a 1 hour 17 minute drive away (107 km), while Palermo Airport is a possible alternative, an hour and 41 minutes by car (132 km).
Close by is the hilltop city of Enna while the immediate area around Caltanissetta contains some hidden gems such as the hill town of Sutera and the beguiling Castello Manfredonico in Mussomeli. Further away but quicker to reach is Agrigento with its famous UNESCO World Heritage Site: the Valley of the Temples.
Accommodation options in and around Caltanissetta currently include 3 hotels, 33 bed & breakfasts and 14 private apartments. The recommended accommodation for Caltanissetta is the Hotel Antichi Ricordi.
Caltanisetta's train station is situated a 7 minute walk (700 metres) from Piazza Garibaldi. Trains from here run south west to Agrigento with a journey time of one hour 36 minutes, or east to Catania (2 hours 6 minutes), the same train continuing on to Taormina (2 hours 58 minutes).
The most convenient airport for Caltanissetta is Catania Airport which is a 1 hour 17 minute drive away (107 km), while Palermo Airport is a possible alternative, an hour and 41 minutes by car (132 km).
Close by is the hilltop city of Enna while the immediate area around Caltanissetta contains some hidden gems such as the hill town of Sutera and the beguiling Castello Manfredonico in Mussomeli. Further away but quicker to reach is Agrigento with its famous UNESCO World Heritage Site: the Valley of the Temples.
Accommodation options in and around Caltanissetta currently include 3 hotels, 33 bed & breakfasts and 14 private apartments. The recommended accommodation for Caltanissetta is the Hotel Antichi Ricordi.
Comune di Caltanissetta
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Province: Caltanissetta
Region: Sicily Population: 59,864 (source: ISTAT 1 January 2022) Size: 421 km² Elevation: 568 metres Highlights: Piazza Garibaldi, Cathedral, Chiesa di San Sebastiano Close by: Pietraperzia, Enna, Castello Manfredonico, Agrigento Recommended hotel: Antichi Ricordi |
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Public transport: central train station, local buses
By train: Agrigento - 1 hour 36 minutes, Catania - 2 hours 6 mins |
By car: Enna - 41 mins (32 km), Agrigento - 50 mins (54 km)
Fly to: Catania Airport - 1 hour 17 minutes by car (107 km) |
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