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List Of Municipalities Of The Metropolitan City Of Messina
The following is a list of the 108 municipalities (''comuni'') of the Metropolitan City of Messina, Sicily, Italy. List See also *List of municipalities of Italy In Italy, municipalities (''comuni'') are the basic administrative division, and may be properly approximated in casual speech by the English word township or municipality. Overall * Alphabetical list of municipalities of Italy Central Italy L ... References {{Metropolitan City of Messina Messina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comuni
The (; plural: ) is a local administrative division of Italy, roughly equivalent to a township or municipality. It is the third-level administrative division of Italy, after regions ('' regioni'') and provinces (''province''). The can also have the title of ('city'). Formed ''praeter legem'' according to the principles consolidated in medieval municipalities, the is provided for by art. 114 of the Constitution of Italy. It can be divided into ''frazioni'', which in turn may have limited power due to special elective assemblies. In the autonomous region of the Aosta Valley, a ''comune'' is officially called a ''commune'' in French. Overview The provides essential public services: registry of births and deaths, registry of deeds, and maintenance of local roads and public works. Many have a '' Polizia Comunale'' (communal police), which is responsible for public order duties. The also deal with the definition and compliance with the (general regulator plan), a document ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Capri Leone
Capri Leone ( Sicilian: ''Capri Liuni'') is a ''comune'' (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Messina in the southern Italian region Sicily, located about east of Palermo and about west of Messina. Capri Leone sits in the foothills of the Nebrodi Mountains. Capri Leone borders the following municipalities: Capo d'Orlando, Frazzanò, Mirto, San Marco d'Alunzio, Torrenova. History The town was originally called just “Capri”. The “Leone” was added only in 1862 after the formation of the Kingdom of Italy The Kingdom of Italy ( it, Regno d'Italia) was a state that existed from 1861, when Victor Emmanuel II of Sardinia was proclaimed King of Italy, until 1946, when civil discontent led to an institutional referendum to abandon the monarchy and f ... to distinguish it from other Italian Capris. It was apparently founded only in the medieval times and it is known in 1320 to have been in the fiefdom of Count Vitale de Aloysio. It subsequently passed throug ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fondachelli-Fantina
Fondachelli-Fantina is a ''comune'' (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Messina, Sicily, southern Italy. Situated between Novara and Francavilla di Sicilia, in the southern Peloritani mountains, it is above sea level. The community borders the municipalities of Antillo and Rodì Milici. The most populated villages are Rubino, Evangelisti, Chiesa, Figheri and Fantina. It is from Messina. Description Fondachelli-Fantina is a ''comune'' (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Messina, Sicily between Novara and Francavilla di Sicilia, in the southern Peloritani mountains. It rises on an inland area and is above sea level, around the bed of the Patrì river, the mythical Longanus river of the ancient times that arises in the valley. The community borders the municipalities of Antillo and Rodì Milici. The main mountains of this valley are Montagna Grande, Rocca Salvatesta, Montagna di Vernà, Pizzo Russa, Rocche di Durante and Pizzo Vento that form also an astrono ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Floresta, Sicily
Floresta ( Sicilian: ''Fluresta'') is a ''comune'' (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Messina in the Italian region Sicily, located about east of Palermo and about southwest of Messina. Floresta borders the following municipalities: Raccuja, Randazzo, Montalbano Elicona, Santa Domenica Vittoria, Tortorici, Ucria Ucria is a '' comune'' (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Messina in the Italian region Sicily, located about east of Palermo and about west of Messina. It is part of the Parco dei Nebrodi. Physical geography Ucria is a small mountain .... References External links Official website Cities and towns in Sicily {{Sicily-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fiumedinisi
Fiumedinisi ( Sicilian: ''Ciumidinisi'') is a ''comune'' (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Messina in the Italian region Sicily, located about east of Palermo and about southwest of Messina. Fiumedinisi borders the following municipalities: Alì, Alì Terme, Itala, Mandanici, Messina, Monforte San Giorgio, Nizza di Sicilia, Roccalumera, San Pier Niceto, Santa Lucia del Mela. Fiumedinisi is known for the celebration of The Annunciation of Mary, called the Festa Della Vara(Feast of the Float). People * Cateno De Luca Cateno Roberto De Luca (born 18 March 1972) is an Italian politician, mayor of Messina from 2018 to 2022. Biography Mayor of Fiumedinisi and Santa Teresa di Riva De Luca was born in Fiumedinisi. At the age of 18 he began his political career by ... (born 1972) * Clementina Cicala (born 1946) References External linksOfficial website Cities and towns in Sicily {{Sicily-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ficarra
Ficarra is a ''comune'' (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Messina in the Italian region Sicily, located about east of Palermo and about west of Messina, in the Monti Nebrodi. It is surrounded by woods of hazel and olive trees. History Ficarra is believed to be Mediaeval in origin, possibly during the Muslim Emirate of Sicily. The name may be derived from the Arabic ''Fakhar'' (meaning: glorious), or the Sicilian ''Ficara'' (meaning: a field of figs). Main sights *Convent of the Minor Friars of St. Francis, dating to 1522 *Sanctuary of the Annunziata (15th century) *Jail Fortress, originating as a watch tower and later turned into an austere stone fortress with square plan. It was damaged by bombs during World War II. Notable people *Giacinto Artale (1906–1970) *Daniel Ricciardo - paternal family hails from the comune. Twin towns * Vigevano Vigevano (; lmo, label=Western Lombard, Avgevan) is a town and ''comune'' in the province of Pavia, Lombardy in northe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Falcone, Sicily
Falcone ( Sicilian: ''Falcuni'') is a ''comune'' (municipality) in the Province of Messina in the Italian region Sicily, located about east of Palermo and about west of Messina. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,927 and an area of .All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat. Falcone borders the following municipalities: Furnari, Montalbano Elicona, Oliveri, Tripi. Public transport Railways ''Falcone railway station'' is on the Palermo–Messina railway. It is served by trains run by Trenitalia, including services from Messina. Outside of the station is available a Uber Uber Technologies, Inc. (Uber), based in San Francisco, provides mobility as a service, ride-hailing (allowing users to book a car and driver to transport them in a way similar to a taxi), food delivery (Uber Eats and Postmates), package ... service by App. Bus and tram Falcone is served by bus provided from Azienda Siciliana Trasporti. Demogra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Condrò
Condrò ( Sicilian: ''Cundrò'') is a ''comune'' (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Messina in the Italian region Sicily (man) it, Siciliana (woman) , population_note = , population_blank1_title = , population_blank1 = , demographics_type1 = Ethnicity , demographics1_footnotes = , demographi ..., located about east of Palermo and about west of Messina. Condrò borders the following municipalities: Gualtieri Sicaminò, Pace del Mela, San Pier Niceto. References Cities and towns in Sicily {{Sicily-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cesarò
Cesarò is a ''comune'' (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Messina in the Italian region Sicily, located about east of Palermo and about southwest of Messina Messina (, also , ) is a harbour city and the capital of the Italian Metropolitan City of Messina. It is the third largest city on the island of Sicily, and the 13th largest city in Italy, with a population of more than 219,000 inhabitants in .... It is included in the Parco dei Nebrodi. References Cities and towns in Sicily {{Sicily-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Castroreale
Castroreale ( Sicilian: ''Castruriali'') is a village in the Metropolitan City of Messina, Sicily, southern Italy. It has around 2,702 inhabitants but over 80 churches, with some houses dating to the 13th century. It is from Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto and from Messina. It has a tower, last remain of a castle, built by Frederick II of Aragon in 1324. The name Castroreale comes from Latin, and means "royal fortress". People * Antonino Borzì * Giuseppina Vadalà Giuseppina Vadalà () (Messina, 1824– Santiago de Chile, October 7, 1914) was an Italian patriot. Biography Revolutionary activity Giuseppina Vadalà fought together with her sister Paolina during the Siege of Messina, the revolt for Italian ... * Pina Menichelli (1890–1984) Sources Municipalities of the Metropolitan City of Messina {{Sicily-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Castelmola
Castelmola ( Sicilian: ''Castermula'') is a ''comune'' (municipality) in the Province of Messina in the Italian region Sicily, located about east of Palermo and about southwest of Messina. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,107 and an area of .All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat. Castelmola has ancient Greek origins. Situated above Taormina, it formerly served as its acropolis. In the last decades it has become a popular tourist destination. On Labour Day, which in Italy falls on 1 May, there is an annual music festival "Castelrock", held in the main square, which features live music performances by local musicians. Castelmola was nominated as one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. Castelmola borders the following municipalities: Gaggi, Letojanni, Mongiuffi Melia, Taormina Taormina ( , , also , ; scn, Taurmina) is a ''comune'' (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Messina, on the east coast of the isl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Castell'Umberto
Castell'Umberto ( Sicilian: ''Castedd'Umbertu'') is a ''comune'' (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Messina in the Italian region Sicily, located about east of Palermo and about west of Messina. Castell'Umberto borders the following municipalities: Naso, San Salvatore di Fitalia San Salvatore di Fitalia ( Sicilian: ''Santu Sarvaturi di Fitalia'') is a ''comune'' (municipality) in the Province of Messina in the Italian region of Sicily, located about east of Palermo and about west of Messina. San Salvatore di Fitalia ..., Sinagra, Tortorici, Ucria. The local economy is based on the extraction and working of stone People * Nick Catania (born 1945) References External links Official website Cities and towns in Sicily {{Sicily-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
