Gabbara | ItinerArt - Conoscere San Cataldo

A huge area divided in 3 levels. The huts, the old houses, the mill and the trough make the tour a perfect depiction of an old village lifestyle.

A 5 km long tour which alternates between Gabbara' wood, for whom loves nature, and the witness of a past time linked to archeology and the mining sector. An interesting tour by car or cycle. Get on provincial road 149. Along the way it is possible to see the ruins linked to the ancient mining activities and Serra dei Gessi, area of gypsum open quarry. Gabbara area was part of the feud Mercato del Vallone and was cultivated, but the mining activity began only at the beginning of the 20th century, thanks to prince Galletti who owned the land. Several mouths were opened, each of them had its own name. Mines were closed during 1950s and 1960s. On the way back it is possible to stop for a visit to the permanet Nativity Scene on the area of Contrada Torre. A huge area divided in 3 levels. The huts, the old houses, the mill and the trough make the tour a perfect depiction of an old village lifestyle. A peculiarity is the presence of barnyard animals such as hens, gooses and rabbits. A tour for all ages. Spring or fall is the best moment for excursions.

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