Rocca di Cerere

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Rocca di Cerere is an ancient rocky fortress and archaeological site overlooking the city of Enna in central Sicily, historically linked to the cult of the goddess Ceres.

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Rocca di Cerere canonical 3

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Predicate Object
instanceOf archaeological site
rocky fortress
tourist attraction
accessibleFrom Enna historic center
associatedWith Roman goddess Ceres
cult of Ceres
goddess Ceres
linked to: Demeter
category Archaeological sites in Sicily
Forts in Italy
Tourist attractions in Sicily
country Italy
elevation about 970 metres above sea level
hasCulturalSignificance linked to local myths about Ceres and Proserpina
symbol of Enna
hasFeature archaeological remains
panoramic viewpoint
remains of ancient fortifications
sheer rocky cliffs
heritageDesignation Rocca di Cerere UNESCO Global Geopark core site
locatedIn Enna
Italy
Sicily
material rock
near Castello di Lombardia
offersViewOf Enna plateau
linked to: Pantalica plateau

central Sicily
overlooks city of Enna
partOf Rocca di Cerere UNESCO Global Geopark
protectionStatus protected natural and cultural area within geopark
religiousSignificance linked to fertility cults
site of worship of Ceres
timePeriod ancient
toponymOrigin named after Ceres
tourismActivity cultural tourism
hiking
sightseeing
usedAs fortress
sanctuary site
usedDuring ancient times

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Enna hasLandmark Rocca di Cerere
Province of Enna contains Rocca di Cerere
Castello di Lombardia nearbyAttraction Rocca di Cerere