Ferla
Ferla is a municipality in the province of Syracuse in the region of Sicily in Italy with 2586 inhabitants ( 31 December 2012).
Location and data
Ferla is located 40 km west of Syracuse. The inhabitants live mainly from agriculture and sheep breeding.
The neighboring municipalities are Buccheri, Buscemi, Carlentini, Cassaro and Sortino.
History
The town's name derives from ferula, named after a growing in this area flowers. Since the 12th century it is mentioned. In the earthquake of 1693, the town was destroyed. Today's Ferla was built north of the old city. Through the reconstruction Ferla has a strong baroque character.
Attractions
In the resort
- Church of San Giacomo was built right after the 1693 earthquake,
- Church of San Sebastiano Martire founded in the 15th century, rebuilt after the earthquake. The church is a three-aisled basilica with a Baroque portal.
- Carmelo church from the 18th century
- Church of Santa Sofia
- Frati Minori Cappuccini Convent
- Church of Santa Maria di gesù, Convento dei Frati Minori Riformati
- Church of the Madonna delle Grazie
- Church of Sant'Antonio Abate in the 17th century with a Baroque facade, side chapels, an octagonal dome and paintings and stucco inside. The church has two towers, which is unusual for a parish church.
- Dammusi
Outside the village
Outside the town, the necropolis of Pantalica can be visited. The Necropolis of Pantalica is one of the great necropolis of Sicily and includes more than 5000 tombs. It is a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.