Calatabiano

Calatabiano is a city in the Province of Catania in the Italian region Sicily, with 5375 inhabitants ( 31 December 2012).

Location and data

Calatabiano located 44 kilometers north of Catania on the east slopes of Mount Etna. The residents mostly work in agriculture.

The neighboring municipalities are Castiglione di Sicilia, Fiumefreddo di Sicilia, Giardini Naxos, Linguaglossa, Piedimonte and Taormina.

History

The Arabs built during their reign in Sicily here a castle. From the Arabic is also the place name derives, means the Castle of Biano. The town developed in the vicinity of the castle and had a strategically important role, as he dominated the valley of the river Alcantara.

Attractions

  • Castle of Arabic time later rebuilt
  • Church of San Filippo Siriaco, built in 1484
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