The mine of Floristella is one of the most expressive settlements of industrial archeology of southern Italy, It is now surrounded by green woods.
Still well visible are the ancient wells, calcheroni, gill ovens and shafts where you can still imagine to hear the echo of the voices of the " carusi ", children working in mines, protagonist of the rich, but tragic epic of the "Yellow Gold", as Sulfur was once called.
Almost entirely accessible is the palace of Pennisi, the residence of the owner family and now houses the Museum of Work. After the tour across the mine, the itinerary continues through the woods to reach the village of Grottacalda, where miners used to live.
The itinerary can be enriched with a genuine picnic and\or tasting of typical products, also with the possibility of participation in their preparation.
Author: Carmen Menzo, "Share your green Adventure" prize
Cover image: countryside around Enna - Andy Nelson via Flickr