Biancavilla, Commune in Metropolitan City of Catania, Italy
Biancavilla extends across 70 square kilometers of terrain at an elevation of 513 meters above sea level in the Sicilian landscape.
Albanian refugees established this settlement in 1488 under the leadership of Cesare Masi, initially naming it Albavilla until its change to Biancavilla in 1599.
The town maintains its Arbëreshë heritage through local festivals, including the celebration of Saint Placidus and Maria SS dell'Elemosina on October 6th.
Regional transportation networks connect Biancavilla to surrounding cities, with the nearest major hub located in Catania, 32 kilometers to the southeast.
The fertile volcanic soil from Mount Etna supports extensive agricultural activities, particularly the production of grapes and olives throughout the region.
Location: Metropolitan City of Catania
Capital city: Biancavilla
Elevation above the sea: 513 m
Website: http://www.comune.biancavilla.ct.it/
Shares border with: Adrano, Belpasso, Bronte, Centuripe, Nicolosi, Paternò, Sant'Alfio, Santa Maria di Licodia, Castiglione di Sicilia, Randazzo, Zafferana Etnea, Maletto, Ragalna
Website: http://comune.biancavilla.ct.it
GPS coordinates: 37.64528,14.86361
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:51
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Ponte dei Saraceni
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Castello Normanno
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Mendolito
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Santa Barbara
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Santa Maria dell'Elemosina
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Monastery of San Nicolò l'Arena (Nicolosi)
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Catania Astrophysical Observatory
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Teatro Bellini
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Ponte romano di Pietralunga
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Giardino Moncada
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Giardino Botanico "Nuova Gussonea"
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Palazzo Moncada
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Palazzo Bianchi
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Palazzo Alessi
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Chiesa di Santa Margherita
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