The Gornalunga is an 81-kilometre-long (50 mi) river located in central-eastern Sicily .
4-647: The river springs from Monte Rossomanno , on the Erean Mountains , in the province of Enna . After flowing through the plain of Catania, the river becomes an affluent of the Simeto river just few miles before reaching the Mediterranean coast. Along its course, the Gornalunga forms the artificial lake, Lago di Ogliastro , and touches three provinces, Enna, Catania and Syracuse . This Sicilian location article
8-510: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This article related to a river in Italy is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Erean Mountains The Erean Mountains (also called the Heraean Mountains ) ( Sicilian : Munti Erei ; Italian : Monti Erei ; Latin : Heraei montes ) are a mountain chain in central Sicily , southern Italy , mostly located in
12-493: The central and northern areas of the province of Enna . The highest peak is the Monte Altesina , at 1,192 m above sea level. The Heraean Mountains are of limestone origin, and do not reach high altitudes. Their area was once one of the most important in the world for the production of sulphur , as testified today by numerous mineral quarries, the largest being that of Floristella-Grottacalda. There are several lakes in
16-453: The mountain group, such as Pergusa Lake , whose rich bird life has given it the status of being the first special Natural Reserve in Sicily, and Pozzillo Lake , the largest artificial basin on the island. Due to the rugged landscape, the population totals less than 200,000 and thus the area's population density is lower. The chain is home to the largest Italian city above 900 m altitude (and
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