Tremestieri Etneo
Tremestieri Etneo is a city in the Province of Catania in the Italian region Sicily, with 20,841 inhabitants (as of 31 December 2012).
Location and data
Tremestieri Etneo located 10 km north of Catania on the southern slopes of Mount Etna. The inhabitants work mainly in agriculture and handicrafts.
The neighboring municipalities are Catania Gravina di Catania, Nicolosi, Pedara, San Giovanni la Punta, San Gregorio di Catania and Sant'Agata li Battiati.
History
The origin of the place is unknown.
Attractions
- Parish church, dedicated to the Madonna della Pace