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The Revolution in Sicily - View of Castrogiovanni - from a sketch by our special correspondent, 1860 Creator: Unknown
The Revolution in Sicily - View of Castrogiovanni - from a sketch by our special correspondent, 1860. This city, the ancient Enna, is situated in the intendancy of Catania, on a tableland in the centre of the island, four thousand feet above the. sea...It is healthy and well supplied with water...Our Special Artist, who, in his march with a column of the national army through the centre of Sicily, arrived at Castrogiovanni on the 10th [July], took a sketch of the town (which we here reproduce) from a ravine which divides it into three parts, and in the rocky sides of which are hollowed deep grottoes that served the Saracens in ancient times as dwelling-places...There are ruins everywhere at Castrogiovanni - ruins of Romans, Saracens, Normans, Germans, and Spaniards, besides a general ruined appearance of the whole town, which two centuries ago numbered 90, 000 inhabitants, while now it scarcely has 11, 000 or 14, 000. To all those who are in search of one of the finest panoramas in the world, and to those who want, as it were, to take in Sicily at a glance, I cannot give better advice than to come here and ascend the tower of San Piso'. From "Illustrated London News", 1860
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The Revolution in Sicily: A Glimpse into the Past - A View of Castrogiovanni, 1860 Castrogiovanni, the ancient Enna, is a city situated in the intendancy of Catania, nestled on a tableland in the heart of Sicily, 4,000 feet above the sea. Known for its healthful climate and ample water supply, this historic town was a stopover for our special correspondent during his march with a column of the national army through central Sicily in July 1860. Our artist, captivated by the town's unique character, took a sketch of Castrogiovanni from a ravine that divides it into three parts. The rocky sides of the ravine reveal deep grottoes, once dwellings for the Saracens, adding to the town's rich history. The ruins of Romans, Saracens, Normans, Germans, and Spaniards can be found throughout Castrogiovanni, a stark reminder of its past grandeur. Once home to an impressive population of 90,000 inhabitants, the town now has a mere 11,000 or 14,000 residents. For those seeking one of the finest panoramic views in the world and a chance to take in Sicily in its entirety, a visit to Castrogiovanni and the tower of San Piso is highly recommended. From this vantage point, one can witness the breathtaking landscape and appreciate the island's rich history, as our special correspondent did in 1860.
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