TROINA
Generic information
Province of: Enna
Elevation: m
Population:
GPS coordinates
Latitude: 37.786664
Longitude: 14.591568
Map
Web site
Url: http://troinaforum.altervista.org
Italian version: www.sicilianelmondo.com
Photos
Description
Troina (Sicilian: Truina) is a town in the province of Enna, Sicily, Italy. It is located in the Nebrodi Park.
History
Excavations have proved that the area of Troina was settled as early as the 7th millennium BC (a farm dating from that period, and a later necropolis). Of the Greek town (most likely known as Engyon) parts of the 4th century BC walls remain, while from the Roman age are baths. After the fall of the Western Roman Empire it was a Byzantine stronghold; Roger I of Sicily had in its castle (which he captured in 1061) also a start base of hsi conquest of the island.
During World War II, Troina was the seat of a battle between the allies and the Axis forces. The town was mostly destroyed during the six-days fightings (September 1-6, 1943).
Twin towns
Troina is twinned with:
Coutances, France
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