Lercara Friddi, Mining commune in Metropolitan City of Palermo, Italy
Lercara Friddi is a small commune situated on hillsides between river valleys in the Palermo province. The settlement developed as an administrative and residential center for the people who worked in the region's mining industry.
Spanish authorities founded Lercara Friddi in 1595 and granted the territory to an administrator to settle abandoned areas in Sicily. Sulfur deposits discovered around 1828 transformed the place into a major mining center for the province.
The Cathedral of Santa Maria della Neve stands at the heart of the town with its baroque facade and interior spaces where residents gather for religious occasions and community celebrations. It remains a center for social gatherings and local traditions throughout the year.
The town offers visitors access to a municipal library with a small museum that presents local history and mining heritage. The settlement sits on a hillside and is easy to explore on foot, allowing you to discover the main church and town center.
The town became the center of sulfur mining in the Palermo province and shaped the region's economy for over a century. This mining heritage left visible traces in the landscape and the buildings throughout the settlement.
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