Isnello
Hello everyone, today we talk about Isnello
Hello everyone, today we will discover together what there is to know about the splendid town of Isnello. Located in the northwestern part of Sicily, precisely in the metropolitan city of Palermo, Isnello has a population of 1329 inhabitants and covers an area of 50.18 km². It enjoys a privileged position as it borders other equally enchanting municipalities such as Cefalù, Gratteri, Collesano, Scillato, Polizzi Generosa, Petralia Sottana and Castelbuono. There is certainly no shortage of natural beauty, as Isnello is located in the Madonie Park. The Grotta Grande mountain and the river that runs through the town represent sensational tourist attractions.
Territory and caves
The territory of Isnello presents the double opportunity to visit both a wonderful nature and fantastic caves to explore. Much of the territory is characterized by karst, and therefore there are several cavities scattered among the heights of the pizzo Dipilo and pizzo Carbonara. Interesting to visit is the "Abisso del Vento" cave, in cozzo Balatelle, as it develops in depth, is largely unexplored and has a large number of stalactites and stalagmites.
Origins of the name and history
Regarding the etymology of the name of the town, there is no unanimous pronouncement on the matter. It is known with certainty that the name derives from the characteristics of the river that crosses it, the hypothetical voices from which it originated are of various kinds, from the Syriac ''hassin'' which means ''cold river'' to the Greek ''asines'' which indicates the innocuity of the stream. The period of its restoration in Roman times and in the early centuries of the Christian era is not very clear, while it is known that the Isnello area in this period was called ''Menzil Al-Hamàr'', which means ''fortified village''.
Middle Ages
The medieval period represents a fundamental importance for Isnello. Count Ruggero, after defeating the Arabs, founded the new village of Isnello, which was aggregated to the diocese of Messina while maintaining direct dominion. Ruggero II, the first King of Sicily, included Isnello in the new diocese with the consent of the Archbishop of Messina, maintaining its direct jurisdiction. Later, the dominion over Isnello and the nearby Gratteri was first temporarily granted to the Archbishop of Palermo by Emperor Frederick II of Swabia and then, after the latter's death, Martino granted the barony of Isnello to Abbo Filangeri, Alcaide of Cefalù who ceded it for the County of San Marco.
Modern age
In the fifteenth century, the knight Niccolò Abbate became baron of Isnello, who in September 1377 sold the barony of Isnello to Francesco II Ventimiglia and Consolo, count of Geraci. However, his successor Antonio Ventimiglia lost his rights to the lands because he was accused of treason, which were acquired by the Royal Treasury.
Conclusions
Isnello represents a perfect destination for lovers of nature and history, but also for those who want to discover the wonders of Sicilian territory. With its spectacular landscapes and suggestive caves, Isnello is the ideal place to spend magnificent vacations steeped in beauty and culture. Come and visit us to see with your own eyes this treasure trove!
