Nissoria

Nissoria is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Enna in the Italian region Sicily, located about 70 kilometers east of Palermo and about 20 kilometers northeast of Enna.

Nissoria borders the following municipalities: Agira, Assoro, Gagliano Castelferrato, Leonforte, Nicosia. The economy is primarily based on agriculture, particularly the cultivation of olives, almonds, and cereals. The town is situated on a hilltop, offering panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Historically, Nissoria has its origins in the medieval period. The name likely derives from a Sicilian-Arabic term, possibly related to a location name or a feudal lord. The area has been inhabited since ancient times, evidenced by archaeological finds in the surrounding territories. The town experienced periods of growth and decline, following the patterns of Sicilian history under various rulers.