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The Bosco has the name Gabbara (with two b's), I suggested changing it.

Ford on the river

The Monte Gabbara Mining Park has been a protected area since 1992, located near San Cataldo, in the heart of Sicily, approximately 3.5 km northwest of the town. The park stands out for its natural and historical value, offering a wooded environment rich in flora and fauna, with vast eucalyptus groves and visitor services such as marked trails, information panels, and rest areas. It is particularly well-known for its industrial archaeology trail linked to the area's mining history: more than 25 mining tunnels have been recorded in the area, two of which are now open to the public, allowing visitors to experience firsthand the remains of mining activities and the lives of the "carusi," the young workers of Sicilian mines.

Big Benches are large, colorful, oversized benches (approximately 2 meters high and 3 meters wide), positioned in scenic panoramic locations across Italy to offer those who sit there a special vantage point and a "childlike" feeling. These giant benches were created in 2010 in Piedmont by American designer Chris Bangle and have since spread to many Italian regions and even abroad, becoming a true tourist phenomenon and a factor in local development. Each Big Bench is part of the "Big Bench Community Project," a nonprofit initiative that supports local communities and artisans, encouraging slow, quality tourism. Visitors to these benches can also collect a "Big Bench passport" and request a stamp for each bench visited, making the experience even more engaging, like a treasure hunt through spectacular landscapes and nature.

Access gate to the forest

The historic "Canalotto Water Fountain," made of carved limestone with a shell-shaped basin and a large collection basin, is part of the hydraulic system of the Masseria di Monte Mimiani, once a Moncada fiefdom, and quenched not only the masseria but also the village of Marianopoli. Although its exact origins are undocumented, the "Canalotto Water" system dates back to at least the 17th and 18th centuries, and in 1955, hydraulic and forestry development projects began in the area. Today, the restored fountain is one of the few traditional artefacts still perfectly legible along the historic route connecting San Cataldo to Marianopoli.

The section was created as an improvement on the old dirt road: in the 1950s and 1960s, the Free Consortium of Caltanissetta paved the steepest points with local limestone to provide grip for farm carts and sulphur trucks coming from the Mimiani mines.

The Mother Church was opened for worship in 1620 by order of Nicolò Galletti, the town's founder. It is located near the castle, on a prehistoric necropolis.