Pettineo

Pettineo (Sicilian: Pittineu) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Messina in the Italian region Sicily, located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) east of Palermo and about 110 kilometres (68 mi) west of Messina.

Pettineo
Comune di Pettineo
Location of Pettineo
Pettineo
Location of Pettineo in Italy
Pettineo
Pettineo (Sicily)
Coordinates: 37°58′N 14°17′E
CountryItaly
RegionSicily
Metropolitan cityMessina (ME)
Government
  MayorDomenico Ruffino
Area
  Total30.5 km2 (11.8 sq mi)
Elevation
250 m (820 ft)
Population
 (30 November 2011)[2]
  Total1,437
  Density47/km2 (120/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Pettinesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
98070
Dialing code0921
WebsiteOfficial website

Pettineo is a beautifully restored medieval city, situated on a hilltop with a view of the Tyrrhenian Sea (Mar Tirreno), In the center, are the ruins of a Norman-era castle, and on the outskirts, there is a Franciscan convent. Most employment is agricultural, with fields and olive groves surrounding the town. There are notable architectural elements such as the Duomo, medieval outdoor ovens, and a public washing area. Holy Week is marked with colorful processions on Good Friday and on Pascha, with the entire community engaged. Roads are cobbled and narrow, and generally devoid of vehicular traffic. Among area attractions are the valley of Tusa with monumental sculptures commemorating the landing of Allied paratroopers, during World War II.

Pettineo borders the following municipalities: Castel di Lucio, Mistretta, Motta d'Affermo, Reitano, San Mauro Castelverde, Tusa.

References

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


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