Castronovo di Sicilia

Castronovo di Sicilia is a city in the province of Palermo in the Italian region Sicily, with 3159 inhabitants ( 31 December 2012).

Location and data

Castronovo di Sicilia is located 80 km southeast of Palermo. The inhabitants mainly work in agriculture.

The neighboring municipalities are Alia, Bivona (AG), Cammarata (AG), Lercara Friddi, Palazzo Adriano, Prizzi, Roccapalumba, Santo Stefano Quisquina (AG), Sclafani Bagni and Vallelunga Pratameno (CL).

History

The exact founding year is unknown.

Attractions

  • Church of Holy Trinity, built in 1404, rebuilt in the 17th century
  • La Cavalcatta, a horse show and Easter
  • Ruin on the mountain of San Vitale, also the name of the patron saint of the town, in August it a great festival is celebrated in honor
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