Militello in Val di Catania
| Militello in Val di Catania | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di Militello in Val di Catania | ||
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 Militello in Val di Catania
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| Coordinates: 37°17′N 14°47′E / 37.283°N 14.783°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Sicily | |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Catania (CT) | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Francesco Spataro | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 62.2 km2 (24.0 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 413 m (1,355 ft) | |
| Population (March 2009) | ||
| • Total | 7,939 | |
| • Density | 130/km2 (330/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Militellesi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 95043 | |
| Dialing code | 095 | |
| Patron saint | Santissimo Salvatore and Santa Maria della Stella | |
| Saint day | August 18 and September 8 | |
| Website | Official website | |
| Late Baroque Towns of the Val di Noto (South-Eastern Sicily) | |
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| Name as inscribed on the World Heritage List | |
| Location | Italy |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | i, ii, iv, v |
| Reference | 398 |
| UNESCO region | Europe and North America |
| Inscription history | |
| Inscription | 2002 (20th Session) |
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.
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.
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:
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