Licodia Eubea
Licodia Eubea (Sicilian: Licuddìa) is a town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Catania, on the island of Sicily, southern Italy. It is bounded by the comuni of Caltagirone, Chiaramonte Gulfi, Giarratana, Grammichele, Mazzarrone, Mineo, Monterosso Almo and Vizzini. It rises over an internal hilly area, 630 metres (2,070 ft) above sea level.
Licodia Eubea | |
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| Comune di Licodia Eubea | |
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Licodia Eubea Location of Licodia Eubea in Italy Licodia Eubea Licodia Eubea (Sicily) | |
| Coordinates: 37°09′N 14°42′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Metropolitan city | Catania (CT) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Giovanni Verga |
| Area | |
| • Total | 111 km2 (43 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 688 m (2,257 ft) |
| Population (30 September 2017) | |
| • Total | 3,082 |
| • Density | 28/km2 (72/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Licodiani |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 95040 |
| Dialing code | 0933 |
| Patron saint | St. Margaret |
| Saint day | July 20 |
| Website | Official website |
Situated above a hill overlooking the valley of the Dirillo river, Licodia Eubea boasts a rich production of olives, almonds, citrus fruits, and excellent table grapes, that can be tasted during the annual Sagra dell'Uva (Grapes' festival) held in the month of September. Cattle breeding, as well as horse, sheep, and goat farms, are flourishing, not to mention the production of absolutely delicious typical Sicilian cheeses.
Among the notable buildings in the town are Santa Margherita, the mother church of the town, erected during the 17th century, preserving the emblem of the Santapau family on its front portal, the Chiesa del Rosario of the 18th century, and the Palazzo Municipale (Town Hall building).