Fiumefreddo di Sicilia

Fiumefreddo di Sicilia is a municipality in the northeast of the province of Catania in Sicily with 9658 inhabitants ( as at 31 December 2012).

Location and data

Fiumefreddo di Sicilia is located 38 km north of Catania.

Borders the following municipalities: Calatabiano, Mascali and Piedimonte.

History

The center was founded around the year 1400, in 1600 it was passed into the possession of the noble family Cruyllas.

Attractions

The place has a strictly geometric. Worth seeing are:

  • Pfarkkirche in the city center
  • Palazzo Diana from the 18th century
  • Palazzo Palmierie from the 18th century
  • Castello degli Schiavi ( slave castle 15th century ), known as the location of "The Godfather"
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