Piazza Armerina - Italy
Piazza Armerina - The City of Mosaics
Piazza Armerina is a historic town in the heart of Sicily, famous for its UNESCO World Heritage site, Villa Romana del Casale. The town is also renowned for its medieval charm and Baroque architecture.
A UNESCO World Heritage site, the villa features over 3,500 square meters of intricate Roman mosaics, depicting scenes from mythology, hunting, and daily life.
Each year, Piazza Armerina hosts the Palio dei Normanni, a medieval re-enactment and festival that celebrates the Norman conquest of Sicily.
Located in the province of Enna, Piazza Armerina offers visitors a blend of history, art, and culture. Its crown jewel is the Villa Romana del Casale, a luxurious Roman villa from the 4th century AD, featuring some of the best-preserved and most extensive Roman mosaics in the world. The town itself is home to beautiful Baroque churches, winding medieval streets, and a vibrant local culture. Piazza Armerina is also a gateway to exploring Sicily's central heartlands, offering a unique perspective on the island’s past and present.
