San Biagio Platani

San Biagio Platani is a city in the province of Agrigento in the Italian region Sicily.

Location and data

San Biagio Platani is located 42 km north of Agrigento. Here live 3468 inhabitants ( 31 December 2012), who mainly work in agriculture.

The neighboring municipalities are Alessandria della Rocca, Castel Termini, Sant'Angelo Muxaro Santo Stefano Quisquina and Cianciana.

History

The community was founded in 1648.

Attractions

The city is built on a regular basis. It consists of two axes, the Viale della Vittoria and the Corso Umberto, which are at right angles. The most important buildings are the Carmine church from the 18th century and the parish church from the 18th century. San Biagio Platani is known for its ceremonies at Easter, which are celebrated from Good Friday to Easter Sunday.

Partner community

The partner community is the city Remchingen in Baden-Württemberg. The partnership agreement was established in 1986.

Sons and daughters

  • Fedele Tirrito (1717-1809), Capuchin priest, writer and painter of the late Baroque
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