백부장‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪15‬개의 천연기념물

The Rifugio Piano dei Grilli is a welcoming structure immersed in the Etna Park. It offers a warm and hospitable shelter, with an internal room where you can relax Often frequented on weekends, it has a small workshop corner for bicycles. The view of Etna from here is simply spectacular.

Landscape characterized by the presence of numerous bends, river islands, large temporary marshes, vast areas of woodland and reed thickets. Wetland, the presence of a dam has led to the formation of a reservoir which attracts numerous aquatic birds. Protected area In 2009, a decree issued by the regional agriculture department established that the Ponte Barca district site is an oasis of protection and refuge for wild fauna, the latter made up of 70 different species of migratory aquatic birds, and recognized as being of interest community The importance of the Paterno oasis is also due to the fact that it became a nesting place for the Sultan chicken, which returned to reproduce in the seventies, thanks to a project carried out in the Simeto oasis in collaboration with LIPU

Boat Bridge

The refuge is located 8 km from Bronte at the end of the SB10 road

Maniac

This refuge stands on the western side of Etna and is the starting point for numerous excursions in the Etna Park, a place of incredible beauty.

The historic Hill of Paternò or Colle di Paternò is a relief of volcanic origin where the original nucleus of Paternò was built. Between the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries the new urban plan focused on the development of the town in the surrounding plain and the hill was gradually abandoned. The monuments present today are mainly from the Norman period, among which the Castle and the church of Santa Maria dell'Alto stand out, both built at the behest of Ruggero I d'Altavilla. A first attempt to redevelop the area took place towards the end of the 18th century with the construction of the staircase of the Matrice which connects the lower part of the town with the historic hill. Even more recently, the municipality of Paternò has engaged in a series of works to connect and redevelop this area and its very important historical heritage.

Fascinating historic buildings and a beautiful view of the Simeto valley and Mount Etna