Falcone, Sicily

Falcone is a small municipality in the province of Messina in the Italian region Sicily, with 2845 inhabitants ( 31 December 2012).

Location and data

Falcone is located 61 km west of Messina on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea. The inhabitants mainly work in agriculture.

Borders the following municipalities: Furnari, Montalbano Elicona, Oliveri and Tripi.

History

From the 4th century BC, ancient implements have been found on the territory of Falcone during excavations. Today's Falcone is since the 19th century.

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