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Sicily topographic maps
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Mount Etna
During the first 1500 years AD, many eruptions went unrecorded (or records have been lost); among the more significant are: (1) an eruption in about 1030 AD near Monte Ilice on the lower southeast flank, which produced a lava flow that travelled about 10 km, reaching the sea north of Acireale; the villages of…
Average elevation: 3,796 ft
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Randazzo
The geographical position of Randazzo also contributes to its climate. The town experiences a Mediterranean climate, characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, rainy winters. However, due to its proximity to Mount Etna, microclimates can be observed, with variations in temperature and precipitation depending…
Average elevation: 3,750 ft
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Aragona
Aragona is located on the eastern slopes of the Mount Belvedere at an altitude of 428 m. In the 13th century, the Castello di Barrugeri was built near what is now Aragona, but it no longer exists. The town was founded on 6 January 1606, upon the initiative of lord Baldassare III Naselli, Count of Comiso. He…
Average elevation: 991 ft
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Motta Sant'Anastasia
The structure consists of three elevations. Only the first of these is still the original arched windows ogive (external) and at all sixth (inside). The other two square windows, on other levels, such as the current front door, go back to the 15th century.The ground floor was designed for military housing. In…
Average elevation: 341 ft
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Vittoria
The town was founded on a very fertile valley known as "Boscopiano". On the south of the city there is the "natural reserve of Aleppo pines" (Riserva naturale del Pino d'Aleppo). The coastlines along the sea are low and sandy with rare rocks. The highest point, though poorly mountainous, is Mount Calvo (250…
Average elevation: 636 ft
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Catania
Around 263 BC, the city was variously known as Catĭna (Latin: [ˈkatɪna]) and Catăna (Latin: [ˈkatana]; Ancient Greek: Κατάνη [katánɛː]). The former has been primarily used for its supposed assonance with catina, the Latin feminization of the name catinus. Catinus has two meanings: "a gulf, a…
Average elevation: 164 ft
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Caltanissetta
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The expansive territory of Caltanissetta ranks as Italy's 14th largest comune by area and the fourth largest in Sicily, following Noto, Monreale, and Ragusa. Located in Sicily's interior, it has no coastline. The terrain, part of the Erean Mountains, is predominantly hilly, with its highest peak reaching 859…
Average elevation: 1,407 ft
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Marsala
The archaeological area of Marsala has been investigated both through excavations and topographic studies. Lilybaeum, the ancient town, took up a rectangular area on Capo Boeo, a low and rocky promontory sloping gently down towards the sea. The urban layout of the town can be dated back to the 2nd century BC…
Average elevation: 72 ft
Maletto
The geographical location of Maletto also influences its climate. The town experiences a Mediterranean climate, characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, rainy winters. However, due to its proximity to Mount Etna, microclimates can be observed, with variations in temperature and precipitation depending on…
Average elevation: 3,225 ft
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Alcamo
Alcamo is situated in the middle of the Gulf of Castellammare, at 258 metres above the sea level and at the foot of Mount Bonifato, a calcareous complex 825 metres high. At the altitude of 500 metres (near the "Funtanazza") there is the Nature Reserve of Monte Bonifato.
Average elevation: 633 ft
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