Paternò

Located at the southwestern foot of Mount Etna, Paternò overlooks the Simeto River at an elevation of 225 meters above sea level.

The area corresponds to the ancient Siculian settlement of Hybla Major, which gained prominence during the Greek period for its temple priests interpreting dreams.

The Norman Castle, constructed in 1072 and reconstructed in the 14th century, stands as the primary architectural landmark of the medieval settlement.

The municipality connects to surrounding areas through state roads, while the Ferrovia Circumetnea railway provides transportation links to neighboring destinations.

Silver artifacts discovered in 1909, known as the Silver of Paternò, represent significant archaeological findings now housed in Berlin's Altesmuseum.

Location: Metropolitan City of Catania

Elevation above the sea: 225 m

Shares border with: Biancavilla, Catenanuova, Ragalna, Santa Maria di Licodia, Belpasso, Centuripe, Ramacca, Castel di Judica

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

GPS coordinates: 37.56667,14.90000

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:37