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Melilli (Sicilian: Miliddi) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Syracuse, Sicily (southern Italy), located about 190 kilometres (120 mi) southeast of Palermo and about 20 kilometres (12 mi) northwestern of Syracuse.

Melilli
Comune
Comune di Melilli
Location of Melilli
Melilli
Location of Melilli in Italy
Melilli
Melilli (Sicily)
Coordinates: 37°11′N 15°7′E
CountryItaly
RegionSicily
ProvinceProvince of Syracuse (SR)
FrazioniVillasmundo, Città Giardino, Marina di Melilli
Government
  MayorGiuseppe Carta
Area
  Total136.42 km2 (52.67 sq mi)
Elevation
310 m (1,020 ft)
Population
 (30 November 2017)[2]
  Total13,533
  Density99/km2 (260/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Melillesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
96010
Dialing code0931
Patron saintSaint Sebastian
Saint day4 May
WebsiteOfficial website

Geography


Melilli stands at about 310 metres (1,020 ft) above sea level close to the Monti Climiti chain, overlooking the Megara bay and the industrial district of Augusta-Priolo.

Melilli borders the following municipalities: Augusta, Carlentini, Priolo Gargallo, Syracuse, Sortino.


History


The human presence in the area is attested since the Bronze Age. Its strategic situation between the major cities of Augusta and Syracuse has played a critical role in its growth. In the feudal age, it became a dominion of the Augusta County.

It managed to revive after two devastating quakes in 1542 and 1693. Since 1842 it has been an autonomous city.


Main sights


The Chiesa Madre San Nicolò Vescovo (Mother Church of St Nicolas, Bishop of Myra), dedicated to Saint Nicholas, has a ceiling painted with the Triumph of the Faith by Olivo Sozzi.

The church of San Sebastiano, dating from the 18th century, houses various paintings by Sozzi, among which are a Coronation of Saint Sebastian and The Triumph of the Faith, and a marble altarpiece representing the Deposition of St. Bartholomew.

The church of Sant'Antonio Abate has bronze bas-reliefs on the portal by Domenico Girbino.


Nature


The River Marcellino, flowing nearby, offers naturalistic spots and an old necropolis. The neighboring salt-mines of Augusta were an important economic resource as far as the end of World War II.


Economy



Culture


Feasts in the town include:


Twin towns



References


  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.



На других языках


- [en] Melilli

[es] Melilli

Melilli es un municipio de la provincia de Siracusa (Italia), que se encuentra a 22 km de la capital de la provincia. En 2004 cuenta con 13.027 habitantes, según datos del ISTAT. Está en el noroeste de la provincia a 310 metros sobre el nivel del mar encima de los montes Climiti.[3]

[ru] Мелилли

Мелилли (итал. Melilli) — коммуна в Италии, располагается в регионе Сицилия, подчиняется административному центру Сиракуза.



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