Caronia

Caronia is a municipality in the Province of Messina in the Italian region Sicily, with 3448 inhabitants ( 31 December 2012).

Location and data

Carania is located 122 km west of Messina on the northern coast of Sicily. The place is named the mountains in südnebrodischen Mountains, the Monte delle Caronie. Here is the largest forest of Sicily. Main occupation of the inhabitants is agriculture. In addition, cement and cork is still in production.

Caronia is on the railway route Palermo -Messina. The journey takes about 2 hours to Messina to Palermo 30 minutes and about 2 hours. The place with exit Furiano Caronia connection to the A20 / E90 motorway. Through the municipal area also leads the state road 113 in the east of the municipality is a small airfield for general aviation.

The fractions of the community are Marina, Canneto and Torre del Lauro.

The neighboring municipalities are Acquedolci, Capizzi, Cesarò, Mistretta, San Fratello and Santo Stefano di Camastra.

History

In the field of Caronia was since the 5th century BC, the Greek city of Kale Act (Latin: Calacte ). The present town is of Arabic origin.

Attractions

At the Caronia Caronia Marina district is one with beautiful beaches.

In Caronia

The castle is located in the north of the village. It is well preserved. The parish church of San Nicolo dates from the 17th century and has a nave. In the portal, a marble statue of the saint, San Nicolo is seen. In the village the Museo Etnoantropologico stands with an exhibition on Köhler craft.

In the surrounding area

The Monti delle Caronie, and the forest of Caronie form with 12 hectares the largest forest of Sicily. South of the town are the remains of an ancient Roman bridge from the 2nd century.

Events

At the feast of St. Biagio, a statue of the saint is draped with almond biscuits. The faithful go barefoot behind the statue through the town.

Special

In the district Canneto 2004, there were unexplained fires and disturbances in electrical systems.