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Solarino

Solarino
Comune
Comune di Solarino
Coat of arms of Solarino
Coat of arms
Solarino is located in Italy
Solarino
Solarino
Location of Solarino in Italy
Coordinates: 37°6′N 15°7′E / 37.100°N 15.117°E / 37.100; 15.117Coordinates: 37°6′N 15°7′E / 37.100°N 15.117°E / 37.100; 15.117
Country Italy
Region Sicily
Province / Metropolitan city Province of Syracuse (SR)
Government
 • Mayor Pietro Mangiafico
Area
 • Total 13.01 km2 (5.02 sq mi)
Elevation 165 m (541 ft)
Population (Dec. 2006)
 • Total 7,365
 • Density 570/km2 (1,500/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Solarinesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 96010
Dialing code 0931
Patron saint Saint Paul
Saint day First Sunday of August
Website Official website

Solarino (Sicilian: San Pàulu) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Syracuse, Sicily (Italy). It is about 190 kilometres (120 mi) southeast of Palermo and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) west of Syracuse. As of 31 December 2006, it had a population of 7,365 and an area of 13.01 square kilometres (5.02 sq mi).

Solarino borders the following municipalities: Floridia, Palazzolo Acreide, Priolo Gargallo, Syracuse, Sortino.

Panorama.

Church of St. Paul.

The Requisenz Palace.

Monument to Fallen Italian Soldiers by night.

Plebiscito square.

Plebiscito square in snow.

The IV November Square.

Solarino's north side and Climiti mountain.

The Solarino Battle Monument.

Church of "Madonna delle Lacrime".

The "Pippo Scatà" Stadium.

The hydroelectric station of Anapo river near Solarino.


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