Elevation 413 m (1,355 ft) Time zone CET (UTC+1) Area 62.2 km² | Demonym(s) Militellesi Dialing code 095 Local time Wednesday 4:22 PM Postal code 95043 Dialling code 095 | |
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Weather 16°C, Wind E at 16 km/h, 49% Humidity | ||
Militello in Val di Catania (Sicilian: Militeddu) is a comune (municipality) in the province of Catania in the Italian region Sicily, located about 160 kilometres (99 mi) southeast of Palermo and about 35 kilometres (22 mi) southwest of Catania, on the last slopes of the Iblean Mountains. It has a railways station on the line Catania-Gela.
Contents
- Map of 95043 Militello In Val di Catania Province of Catania Italy
- History
- Main sights
- Churches
- Palaces
- References
Map of 95043 Militello In Val di Catania Province of Catania, Italy
History
Despite remains of prehistorical settlements and legends of a Roman foundation, the first mention of Militello dates from 1000 AD, when it became a marquisate under the Cammarana.
The golden age of Militello was during the early 17th century, under the government of Prince Francesco Branciforte. The city was destroyed by an earthquake in 1693, but the subsequent restoration added numerous architectural and artistic works of art.
Main sights
Together with other cities of the Val di Noto, Militello has been inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites List. Its main artistical attractions include: