Castiglione di Sicilia

Located at 621 meters above sea level, Castiglione di Sicilia extends across 120 square kilometers of terrain near Mount Etna in northeastern Sicily.

Founded during Greek colonization, the settlement maintained its strategic importance through multiple periods of rule, including Arab and Norman dynasties through centuries.

The religious festival of Madonna of the Chain takes place annually on the first Sunday of May, bringing together residents for traditional ceremonies.

The municipality contains several districts, including Passopisciaro, which stands at 645 meters elevation and specializes in wine production from local vineyards.

The territory includes sections of the Alcantara River, where water has carved deep channels through black volcanic rock formations over thousands of years.

Location: Metropolitan City of Catania

Capital city: Castiglione di Sicilia

Elevation above the sea: 621 m

Shares border with: Adrano, Belpasso, Biancavilla, Bronte, Calatabiano, Gaggi, Graniti, Linguaglossa, Maletto, Malvagna, Motta Camastra, Nicolosi, Piedimonte Etneo, Randazzo, Sant'Alfio, Taormina, Zafferana Etnea, Francavilla di Sicilia, Mojo Alcantara, Roccella Valdemone

Website: http://comune.castiglionedisicilia.ct.it

GPS coordinates: 37.88278,15.12250

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:59