Pollina

Pollina is a city in the province of Palermo in the Italian region Sicily, with 2993 inhabitants ( 31 December 2012).

Location and data

Pollina is located 96 km east of Palermo on a 900 m high cliff.

The inhabitants mainly work in agriculture and industry. From the bark of manna ash manna is harvested, a raw material that is used in pharmacy.

The neighboring municipalities are Castelbuono, Cefalù and San Mauro Castel Verde.

History

From the year 1178, the city developed around a castle.

People

The honorary citizen of the city is called Francesco Musotto. He established the water supply of the city. Today, a memorial statue stands on the Pietra Rosa, the highest point of the city. In honor of the patron saint San Giuliano is celebrated every year a three-day festival in July on the 2nd Sunday.

Attractions

Parish church from the 19th century
Museum, which documents the harvest of manna
Pietra Rosa and an amphitheater

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