Vittoria, Sicily

Vittoria
Comune
Città di Vittoria
Vittoria

Location of Vittoria in Italy

Coordinates: 36°57′N 14°32′E / 36.950°N 14.533°ECoordinates: 36°57′N 14°32′E / 36.950°N 14.533°E
Country Italy
Region Sicily
Province Province of Ragusa (RG)
Frazioni Scoglitti
Area
  Total 181.31 km2 (70.00 sq mi)
Elevation 168 m (551 ft)
Population (31 December 2006)
  Total 61,221
  Density 340/km2 (870/sq mi)
Demonym Vittoriesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 97019
Dialing code 0932
Patron saint San Giovanni Battista
Saint day First Sunday of July
Website Official website

Vittoria is a town and comune in the province of Ragusa, Sicilia, Italy.[1]

The town's womenfolk are known to still do intricate embroideries, first adopted during the period of Arab rule in Sicily.

Twin towns — Sister cities

Vittoria is twinned with:

References

  1. Dana Facaros; Michael Pauls (2008). Sicily (illustrated ed.). New Holland Publishers. p. 77. ISBN 9781860113970.