Misterbianco

Mister Bianco is a city in the Province of Catania in the Italian region Sicily, with 47 628 inhabitants ( 31 December 2012).

Location and data

Mister Bianco is situated 14 km west of Catania. The inhabitants mainly work in agriculture, animal husbandry and industry.

The place with the motorway junction after the Catania Ovest motorway A18/E45.

The neighboring municipalities are Camporotondo Etneo, Catania, Motta Santa Anastasia, Paternò and San Pietro Clarenza.

History

The origin of the place is unknown. The place has been spilled in a Ätnaausbruch 1669. Further destruction caused in 1693. In the 18th century, the town was rebuilt.

Structures

In the resort

• Parish church with works of art from the 17th century
• Church of San Nicolo

Outside the village

• Ruins of a Roman aqueduct