Time zone CET (UTC+1) Patron saint Saint Joseph | Demonym(s) Randazzesi Province Province of Catania | |
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Frazioni Flascio, Monte la Guardia, Murazzorotto Weather 17°C, Wind S at 10 km/h, 54% Humidity Points of interest Alcantara, Musei italiani di scienze n, Museo civico archeolo, Casa Della Musica e Della Liut, Porta Pugliese |
Randazzo (Sicilian: Rannazzu) is a town and comune of Sicily, Italy, in the province of Catania. It is situated at the northern foot of Mount Etna, 70 kilometres (43 mi) northwest of Catania by rail. It is the nearest town to the summit of Etna, and is one of the points from which the ascent may be made.
Contents
- Map of 95036 Randazzo Province of Catania Italy
- History
- Historic buildings
- Born in Randazzo
- Main sights
- References
Map of 95036 Randazzo, Province of Catania, Italy
History
In the 13th century the town had its own army, which fought in favor of the king against the rebels. In 1210 King Frederick II of Hohenstaufen and his young wife Constance of Aragon sheltered at Randazzo to escape the terrible plague which raged in Palermo.
Randazzo became one of the most densely populated towns in the island, after Palermo and Messina. The town was also divided into three main districts: the Greeks lived in St. Nicola's quarter, the Latins in St. Mary's and the Lombards in St. Martin's.
During the Black Death of 1575–80 the population of Randazzo declined. The economy slumped, and Randazzo almost turned into a ghost town.
During World War II, Randazzo was bombed by the Allies, destroying or damaging 76 percent of its buildings.
Historic buildings
Born in Randazzo
People born or raised in Randazzo include: