Parco minerario di Floristella-Grottacalda

The park spans 400 hectares and contains the remains of two major sulfur mines, Floristella and Grottacalda, along with industrial structures and equipment.

The site operated as sulfur mines from the late 1700s until 1986, when industrial operations ceased, leading to its transformation into a museum park in 1991.

The park includes the Pennisi Palace, former residence of mine owners, which represents the social stratification between workers and industrial leaders of the time.

Visitors can access the park through the A19 Palermo-Catania highway, with guided tours available through local organizations in Valguarnera.

The landscape features mud volcanoes called maccalube, which are fed by sulfurous springs and demonstrate the geological processes of the region.

Location: Piazza Armerina

Inception: 1991

Address: Via Grottacalda - Piazza Armerina

Phone: +390935958105

Email: info@enteparcofloristella.it

Website: http://enteparcofloristella.it

GPS coordinates: 37.48880,14.35154

Latest update: March 9, 2025 02:15