Sortino
Sortino is a city of Syracuse in Sicily region of Italy with 8837 inhabitants ( 31 December 2012).
Location and data
Sortino is located 32 km west of Syracuse. The inhabitants work mainly in industry and agriculture.
The neighboring municipalities are Carlentini, Cassaro, Ferla, Melilli, Palazzolo Acreide, Priolo Gargallo and Solarino.
History
In the 1542 earthquake, the city was badly damaged, totally destroyed in the 1693 earthquake. The place was then built at the present site again.
Attractions
In Sortino
- Collegio Church, built in 1742 with beautiful frescoes
- Parish church from 1734 with frescoes and paintings
- Annunziata church are frescoes
- San Sebastiano church with frescoes by Crestadoro
- Monte Vergine monastery, in the church can be seen painting
Outside Sortino
On the territory of the municipality is home to the World Heritage Necropolis of Pantalica and ruins of ancient settlements. The necropolis of about 5000 Siculi lie in the Iblei, the oldest are from 1270 BC, the most recent dating from the 8th century BC.
Sister City
It is with Ried city in Hessen a partnership.