Rosolini

Rosolini is a city of Syracuse in Sicily region of Italy with 21,479 inhabitants (as of 31 December 2012).

Location and data

Rosolini located 50 km south-west of Syracuse. The inhabitants work mainly in agriculture, animal husbandry and in the industry.

Rosolini lies on the railway line Caltanissetta Gela - Syracuse.

The neighboring municipalities are Sampieri (RG), Modica (RG), Noto and Ragusa ( RG).

History

The place was already in Roman and Byzantine times. 1713 the place at its present location was newly established.

Attractions

  • Church of San Luigi Gonzaga Madre / San Giuseppe
  • Church of San Francesco
  • Church of Santa Caterina
  • Church of the Most Holy Crucifix
  • Built Platamone Palace, 1668

Twinning

It is with Santa Fe in Argentina, a town twinning.

Sons and daughters of the town

  • Frank Lentini (1889-1966), Sideshow Performers
  • Antonio Santacroce (painter) ( born 1946, painter, sculptor and graphic artist )
  • Sebi Tramontana ( born 1960 ), jazz trombonist
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