Sciacca ( Italian: Sciacca ) - a commune in Italy , located in the Sicily region, subordinated to the administrative center of Agrigento . Sciacca has a spa value, famous for sulfur and iodine baths from sources on Mount San Calogero.
| Commune | |
| Sciacca | |
|---|---|
| Sciacca | |
 | |
| A country |  Italy |
| Provinces | Agrigento |
| History and Geography | |
| Square | 190.3 km² |
| Center height | 60 m |
| Timezone | UTC + 1 , in summer UTC + 2 |
| Population | |
| Population | 41 158 people ( 2011 ) |
| Density | 216.28 people / km² |
| Katoykonim | saccensi |
| Digital identifiers | |
| Telephone code | (+39) 0925 |
| Postcode | 92019 |
| Car code | |
| ISTAT Code | 084041 |
| comune.sciacca.ag.it (ital.) | |
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History
Although hot springs have been used by people since ancient times, Sciacca was founded by Selinunte only as a military fortification during his ongoing wars with the city of Agrigento , and the Romans called it “Thermae Selinuntinae”. During Arab rule, the city developed rapidly (the name “Shakka” comes from the Arabic “as-sakah” - bathing). The Normans continued to fortify the city as they quickly appreciated its strategic importance for controlling trade routes. In the following years, many wars happened, and the city was strengthened again and again - especially against the attacks of Karl Valois .
The patroness of the commune is the Blessed Virgin Mary (Maria SS. Del Soccorso). The holiday is annually celebrated on February 2 and August 15 .
Sciacca is also famous for its ceramics, which in ancient times was mentioned by Diodorus of Sicily . Local production of such products flourished during the period of Arab rule, and the second golden age came already in the XVI century.
Geography
Sciacca is an amphitheater along the coast of the Sicilian Strait , between the mouths of the Platani and Belice rivers, at an altitude of 65 m above sea level.
Population
The population is 41,158 people (as of 2011), the population density is 216.28 people / km². It covers an area of 190.3 km². Zip code - 92019. Phone code - 0925.
Twin Cities
- Salvador , Brazil (2001)
- Aprilia , Italy (2003)
- Karshehir , Turkey (2011)
- Mustafakemalpasha , Turkey (2011)
Attractions
- The Palazzo Steripinto, built in the style of Catalan Gothic in 1501, whose Renaissance facade is decorated with protruding stones;
- Cathedral of Our Lady of the Helper, rebuilt in the XVIII century in the style of Sicilian Baroque by architect Michele Blasco;
- Church of St. Margarita with a Gothic central portal;
- Castello Incantato (Enchanted Castle) by architect Filippo Bentivena .
Famous residents and natives
- (1893-1965) - boxer.
- (1886-1960) - aviation engineer.
- (1869-1917) - lieutenant colonel.
- Giuseppe Camarano (1766-1850) - artist.
- Matteo Desiderato (1750-1827) - artist.
- (1703-1760) - architect.
- (1649–1693) - composer.
Literature
- Sicily. Land of volcanoes and temples. / A. G. Moskvin. - M .: Veche, 2010 .-- 320 p .: ill. / The author of the idea and project S. M. Burygin. - (Historical Guide) ISBN 978-5-9533-4307-7