FLORIDIA
Generic information
Province of: Syracuse
Elevation: m
Population:
GPS coordinates
Latitude: 37.089404
Longitude: 15.159276
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Web site
Italian version: www.sicilianelmondo.com
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Description
Floridia (Sicilian: Ciuriddia) is a town in the Province of Syracuse, Sicily (Italy).
Geography
Floridia lies 12 km west of Syracuse. Its principal industries are agriculture, livestock, and manufacturing.
Neighboring communities are Canicattini Bagni, Palazzolo Acreide, Syracuse, and Solarino.
[edit] History
Floridia was founded in 1628.
Main sights
Floridia's streets are laid out in an even, rectangular grid pattern. The main landmarks are:
* Chiesa Madre S. Bartolomeo Apostolo
* Chiesa di S. Antonio
* Chiesa di S. Anna
* Chiesa del Carmine, whose façade was greatly damaged by the earthquake of 1908, but has since been restored
* Chiesa della Madonna delle Grazie, erected by the Spanish after their victory over the Austrians
* Chiesa di S. Francesco
* Cava di Spampinato, a rock formation of crevices and caves that were created by erosion
From Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia. <http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Floridia&oldid=274466643>.