Giarre

Giarre
Comune
Comune di Giarre

Coat of arms
Giarre

Location of Giarre in Italy

Coordinates: 37°44′N 15°11′E / 37.733°N 15.183°E / 37.733; 15.183
Country Italy
Region Sicily
Province Catania (CT)
Frazioni Altarello, Carruba, Macchia, Miscarello, San Giovanni Montebello, San Leonardello, Santa Maria la Strada, Sciara, Trepunti
Government
  Mayor Roberto Bonaccorsi (since June 24, 2013)
Area
  Total 27 km2 (10 sq mi)
Elevation 81 m (266 ft)
Population (2010)
  Total 27,785
  Density 1,000/km2 (2,700/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Giarresi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 95014, 95010
Dialing code 095
Patron saint St. Isidore the Labourer
Saint day 10 May
Website Official website

Giarre (Sicilian: Giarri) is an Italian town and comune on the east coast of Sicily in the province of Catania. In 2010 its population was 27,785.[1]

History

Some historians suppose that the ancient Greek city of Kallipolis was situated in the same territory of the present-day town of Giarre, but nowadays there is no relevant proof of it.

Since the late 16th century until 1815 Giarre was a village of the county of Mascali.

During the fascist era Giarre was joined to Riposto under the name of Jonia, but separated again in 1945.

Geography

Giarre is bounded by the municipalities of Acireale, Mascali, Milo, Riposto, Sant'Alfio, Santa Venerina and Zafferana Etnea. It forms a conurbation with the coastal town of Riposto.

Its frazioni are Altarello, Carruba, Macchia, Miscarello, San Giovanni Montebello, San Leonardello, Santa Maria la Strada, Sciara and Trepunti.

Main sights

The Piazza Duomo

The neo-classical cathedral, begun in 1794, is dedicated to the Spaniard St. Isidore, patron of Madrid.

Other sights include:

Giarre has attracted attention for its numerous unfinished buildings and amenities, initiated with public money in the 1990s but never used. A small number have been converted to other uses, including a multi-storey car park; residents also see the prospect of some tourism, as the town has come to be regarded as the centre this style of urban planning.[2]

Twin towns

See also

References

External links

Media related to Giarre at Wikimedia Commons

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