Trecastagni

Trecastagni is a city in the Province of Catania in the Italian region Sicily, with 10,601 inhabitants (as of 31 December 2012).

Location and data

Trecastagni located 15 km north of Catania on the southern slope of Mount Etna. The inhabitants mainly work in agriculture and in quarries.

Borders the following municipalities: Pedara, San Giovanni la Punta, Viagrande and Zafferana Etnea.

History

The Year of the place is unknown. The town was on an important transportation hub between the municipalities Pedara, Nicolosi and Viagrande.

Attractions

  • Parish Church of San Nicolo di Bari
  • Shrine of the Holy Alfio, Cirino and Filadelfio with an exhibition of folk art

Events

  • Sagra del carretto siciliano ( fair ) in May
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