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FORMER CHURCH OF SAN FRANCESCO (ST. FRANCIS):
Remains of the gate of the ancient church of Saint Francis in the main street of Caltabellotta.

SICAN NECROPOLIS:
22 cave tombs of prehistoric origin; they are at the eastern and western entrance to the village.

SAN CONO CAVES:
A set of caves inhabited since the Sican period, surrounded by a myriad of cave tombs.

RUINS OF THE CHURCH OF SAN BENEDETTO AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXCAVATIONS:
Archaeological finds in the Gulea area, approximately dated to around the 6th century BC

SACRIFICE ALTAR TO GOD KRONOS:
This double stair altar was used in the Greek and Roman ages for sacrifices, including human sacrifices.

CHIESA DELLA PIETA':
At mid way, the small church of the Pietà is a rural construction resting on a rock with a very simple staircase leading to its door; it is a picturesque example of popular architecture.

CAPPUCCINI CHURCH:
Down the panoramic road and after via Roma one reaches the southern suburbs of the village: the church of Saint Francis of Assisi lies here, once belonged to the disappeared Convent of the Cappuccini Friars (founded in 1614).

CARMINE CHURCH:
The "Carmine" church, located in Umberto I square, is the main church or Matrice. Its structure stands out from the basin, with a sober cusped façade, slightly enlivened by unplastered ashlars that support the Renaissance-style flat arch portal.

CHIESA DEL COLLEGIO:
This church is located in the northern section of the botteghelle (Li putieddi) neighbourhood. Recently restored, it contains many art works in its interior.

CHIESA DELL'ITRIA:
Going back to the center of the village, the 18th century church of Santa Maria was originally called church of the Souls in Purgatory.

THE SANCTUARY OF MONTEVERGINE (SANT'ANNA):
In the outskirts of the locality called Sant'Anna, this sanctuary offers many art works to admire.

CHURCH OF SAN PELLEGRINO (SANT'ANNA):
Located in the center of the small village of Sant'Anna, this church is devoted to the first bishop of Triokala. It is a peculiar construction that contains many interesting art works.

THE NORMAN CASTLE AND TOWER:
Under the massive body of the high rock (950 m) dominating the settled area lies the last melancholic ruin of the Norman castle built over the remains of the previous Arab fortalice.

THE BADIA:
Leave Umberto I square and climb up via Colonnello Vita to find the splendid façade of the Badia, an ancient monastery of the Benedictine nuns of Santa Maria di Valverde.

LU PIRTUSU:
This natural opening in the rock creates, in its highest part, a communication way between the northern and the southern sections of the town.

THE OLD CASTLE:
Ruins of the ancient fortifications built by the rebel slaves.

VILLA COMUNALE:
The municipal villa was formerly the garden of the Carmelite friars of the church of Sant'Agostino; today it is the green area of Caltabellotta.

COLLEGIO DI SANTA MARIA DEL FERVORE (SANT'ANNA):
Building complex managed by the nuns of Santa Maria del Fervore in the locality of Sant'Anna.

PIAZZA FONTANA (SANT'ANNA):
Fountain of the central square of the small village of Sant'Anna, where the local social life takes place.

CASTLE OF POGGIODIANA (CONTRADA POGGIODIANA _ RIBERA):
The castle of Poggiodiana lies at 4 km from Ribera on a 200 m high hill. It can be reached only on foot walking along a path in the countryside.