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{{Expand Italian|date=January 2022|topic=geo}}
{{Infobox Italian comune
{{Infobox Italian comune
| name = Militello in Val di Catania
| name = Militello in Val di Catania
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| region = [[Sicily]]
| region = [[Sicily]]
| province = [[Province of Catania|Catania]] (CT)
| metropolitan_city = [[Metropolitan City of Catania|Catania]] (CT)
| frazioni =
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| mayor = Francesco Spataro
| mayor = Giovanni Burtone
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| area_total_km2 = 62.2
| area_total_km2 = 62.2
| population_footnotes = <ref name="istat">All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute [[National Institute of Statistics (Italy)|Istat]].</ref>
| population_footnotes = <ref name="istat">All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute [[National Institute of Statistics (Italy)|Istat]].</ref>
| population_total = 7939
| population_total = 7359
| population_as_of = March 2009
| population_as_of = 2016
| pop_density_footnotes =
| pop_density_footnotes =
| population_demonym = Militellesi
| population_demonym = Militellesi
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| area_code = 095
| area_code = 095
| website = {{Official website|http://www.comunemilitello.it/}}
| website = {{Official website|http://www.comunemilitello.it/}}
| footnotes =
| footnotes = {{Infobox UNESCO World Heritage Site
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| child = yes
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| part_of = Late Baroque Towns of the [[Val di Noto]] (South-Eastern [[Sicily]])
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| criteria = {{UNESCO WHS type|(i)(ii)(iv)(v)}}(i)(ii)(iv)(v)
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'''Militello in Val di Catania''' ([[Sicilian language|Sicilian]]: '''''Militeddu''''') is a ''[[comune]]'' (municipality) in the [[province of Catania]] in the [[Italy|Italian]] region [[Sicily]], located about {{convert|160|km|mi}} southeast of [[Palermo]] and about {{convert|35|km|mi}} southwest of [[Catania]], on the last slopes of the [[Iblean Mountains]]. It has a railways station on the line Catania-[[Gela, Italy|Gela]].
'''Militello in Val di Catania''' ([[Sicilian language|Sicilian]]: '''''Militeḍḍu''''') is a ''[[comune]]'' (municipality) in the [[Metropolitan City of Catania]] in the [[Italy|Italian]] region [[Sicily]], located about {{convert|160|km|mi}} southeast of [[Palermo]] and about {{convert|35|km|mi}} southwest of [[Catania]], on the last slopes of the [[Hyblaean Mountains]]. It has a railway station on the line Catania-[[Gela, Italy|Gela]]. It is one of [[I Borghi più belli d'Italia]] ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").<ref>{{cite web|url=https://borghipiubelliditalia.it/sicilia/|title=Sicilia|access-date=1 August 2023|language=it}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
Despite remains of prehistorical settlements and legends of a [[ancient Rome|Roman]] foundation, the first mention of Militello dates from 1000 AD, when it became a marquisate under the Cammarana.{{Clarify|date=July 2011}}
Despite remains of prehistorical settlements and legends of a [[ancient Rome|Roman]] foundation, the first mention of Militello dates from 1000 AD, when it became a marquisate under the Cammarana.{{Clarify|date=July 2011}}


The golden age of Militello was during the early 17th century, under the government of Prince Francesco Branciforte. The city was destroyed by an [[1693 Sicily earthquake|earthquake in 1693]], but the subsequent restoration added numerous architectural and artistic works of art.
The golden age of Militello was during the early 17th century, under the government of Prince [[Francesco Branciforte]]. The city was destroyed by an [[1693 Sicily earthquake|earthquake in 1693]], but the subsequent restoration added numerous architectural and artistic works of art.


==Main sights==
==Main sights==
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Together with other cities of the [[Val di Noto]], Militello has been inscribed in the [[UNESCO]] [[World Heritage Site]]s List. Its main artistical attractions include:
Together with other cities of the [[Val di Noto]], Militello has been inscribed in the [[UNESCO]] [[World Heritage Site]]s List. Its main artistical attractions include:


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*Mother Church of ''San Nicolò and Santissimo Salvatore'' (18th century)
*Mother Church of ''San Nicolò and Santissimo Salvatore'' (18th century)
*''Santa Maria la Vetere'', with a 1506 portal by [[Antonello Gagini]]
*''Santa Maria la Vetere'', with a 1506 portal by [[Antonello Gagini]]
*''Madonna della Catena'' (17th century), with a 16th-century niche
*''[[Oratorio di Maria Santissima della Catena, Militello in Val di Catania|Madonna della Catena]]'' (17th century), with a 16th-century niche
*Abbey of ''San Benedetto'' (17th century)
*Abbey of ''San Benedetto'' (17th century)
*''Sant'Antonio da Padova'', with a bell tower from 1719
*''[[Sant'Antonio da Padova, Militello in Val di Catania|Sant'Antonio da Padova]]'', with a bell tower from 1719
*''Santa Maria della Stella (18th century)
*''[[Santa Maria della Stella, Militello in Val di Catania|Santa Maria della Stella]] (18th century)
*''Santissimi Angeli Custodi'' late 18th century, with a precious ceramics pavement
*''Santissimi Angeli Custodi'' late 18th century, with a precious ceramics pavement


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*''Palazzo Baldanza'' (19th century)
*''Palazzo Baldanza'' (19th century)
*''Palazzo Majorana della Nicchiara''
*''Palazzo Majorana della Nicchiara''
*''Palazzo Tineo
*''Palazzo Tineo''
*''Palazzo Reburdone
*''Palazzo Reburdone''
*''Palazzo Reina
*''Palazzo Reina''

==See also==
* [[Val di Catania]]


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}

{{Infobox World Heritage Site
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| WHS = Late Baroque Towns of the Val di Noto (South-Eastern Sicily)
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| Image =
| State Party = [[Italy]]
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| Type = Cultural
| Criteria = i, ii, iv, v
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| ID = 398
| Region = [[List of World Heritage Sites in Europe|Europe and North America]]
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| Year = 2002
| Session = 20th
| Link = http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1024
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}}


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.comunemilitello.it/ Official website]
*{{Official website|http://www.comunemilitello.it}}


{{Province of Catania}}
{{Province of Catania}}
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[[Category:Cities and towns in Sicily]]
[[Category:Cities and towns in Sicily]]
[[Category:World Heritage Sites in Italy]]
[[Category:World Heritage Sites in Italy]]
[[Category:Borghi più belli d'Italia]]


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Latest revision as of 22:29, 12 January 2024

Militello in Val di Catania
Comune
Comune di Militello in Val di Catania
Coat of arms of Militello in Val di Catania
Coat of arms
Location of Militello in Val di Catania
Map
Militello in Val di Catania is located in Italy
Militello in Val di Catania
Militello in Val di Catania
Location of Militello in Val di Catania in Sicily
Militello in Val di Catania is located in Sicily
Militello in Val di Catania
Militello in Val di Catania
Militello in Val di Catania (Sicily)
Coordinates: 37°17′N 14°47′E / 37.283°N 14.783°E / 37.283; 14.783
CountryItaly
RegionSicily
Metropolitan cityCatania (CT)
Government
 • MayorGiovanni Burtone
Area
[1]
 • Total
62.2 km2 (24.0 sq mi)
Elevation
413 m (1,355 ft)
Population
 (2016)[2]
 • Total
7,359
 • Density120/km2 (310/sq mi)
DemonymMilitellesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
95043
Dialing code095
Patron saintSantissimo Salvatore and Santa Maria della Stella
Saint dayAugust 18 and September 8
WebsiteOfficial website
Part ofLate Baroque Towns of the Val di Noto (South-Eastern Sicily)
CriteriaCultural: (i)(ii)(iv)(v)
Reference1024rev-003
Inscription2002 (26th Session)
Area1.43 ha (154,000 sq ft)
Buffer zone27.48 ha (2,958,000 sq ft)

Militello in Val di Catania (Sicilian: Militeḍḍu) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Catania in the Italian region Sicily, located about 160 kilometres (99 mi) southeast of Palermo and about 35 kilometres (22 mi) southwest of Catania, on the last slopes of the Hyblaean Mountains. It has a railway station on the line Catania-Gela. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").[3]

History

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Despite remains of prehistorical settlements and legends of a Roman foundation, the first mention of Militello dates from 1000 AD, when it became a marquisate under the Cammarana.[clarification needed]

The golden age of Militello was during the early 17th century, under the government of Prince Francesco Branciforte. The city was destroyed by an earthquake in 1693, but the subsequent restoration added numerous architectural and artistic works of art.

Main sights

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Together with other cities of the Val di Noto, Militello has been inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites List. Its main artistical attractions include:

Churches

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Palaces

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  • Barresi Branciforte Castle, with the Fountain of the Nymph Zizza (17th century)
  • Palazzo Baldanza-Denaro (17th century)
  • Palazzo Niceforo (18th century)
  • Palazzo Baldanza (19th century)
  • Palazzo Majorana della Nicchiara
  • Palazzo Tineo
  • Palazzo Reburdone
  • Palazzo Reina

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  3. ^ "Sicilia" (in Italian). Retrieved 1 August 2023.
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