Excavations have led to the discovery of the remains of a Roman villa (dating back to the 2nd half of the 4C) that probably aroused far more envy in terms of its decor than those of the Piazza Armerina (Roman villa of Casale). Archaeologists have unearthed the diamond and spiral-shaped mosaic pavement of its square peristyle and three superb mosaics illustrating hunting and erotic scenes and the scene where the ransom is handed over for the return of Hector's body.

Excavations have led to the discovery of the remains of a Roman villa (dating back to the 2nd half of the 4C) that probably aroused far more envy in terms of its decor than those of the Piazza Armerina (Roman villa of Casale). Archaeologists have unearthed the diamond and spiral-shaped mosaic pavement of its square peristyle and three superb mosaics illustrating hunting and erotic scenes and the scene where the ransom is handed over for the return of Hector's body.

In a small valley, these twelve sculptures from the 3C BC are evidence in Sicily of an eastern origin cult. The main subject is the goddess Cibellus, who is seen sitting between two lions or on foot, surrounded by much smaller people.

This museum is set up in a palace built in the Suebian era. It was extended in the 15C, then reconverted when the friars of the Benedictine monastery next door became its owners. It is mainly devoted to Sicilian art and has two major works, an Annunciation by Antonello da Messina and The burial of St Lucy by Caravaggio. During your visit, look at the attractive box ceiling of the church of San Benedetto...