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Militello in Val di Catania

Province of Catania, Sicilia (Sicily, Sizilien), Italy

Locality

It is situated in the north-eastern border of the Hyblean mountains, and most of the architecture of the houses is Baroque.

INFO:
Population: about 8000 inhabitants -- Zip/postal code: 95043 -- Phone Area Code: 095

HISTORY: In the 17th century the town experienced an economic bloom, thanks to the powerful Barresi and Branciforte familiese. In 1693, the city was destroyed by an earthquake, and was reconstructed in the eastern style.

WHAT TO SEE

Street Umberto

The Monastery and the Church of San Benedetto

The Musem of San Nicolò

The Museum in Santa Maria La Stella

The Parish Church

"Knowest thou the land where the lemon trees bloom..." W.Goethe