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| Comune di Nicosia | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Province | Enna (EN) |
| Mayor | Antonello Catania (since May 28, 2007) |
| Elevation | 724 m (2,375 ft) |
| Area | 217 km² (83.8 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| - Total | 14,824 |
| - Density | 68/km² (176/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | Nicosiani |
| Dialing code | 0935 |
| Postal code | 94014 |
| Frazioni | Villadoro |
| Patron | St. Nicholas of Bari |
| - Day | December 6 |
| Website: www.comune.nicosia.en.it | |
Nicosia is a city of the province of Enna in Sicily, southern Italy. In its neighborhood are salt mines and arable lands.
History
The town is believed to stand on the site of the ancient Engynum.
The modern town was founded by Byzantine colonists in 6th century. It expanded under the Arab domination and later under that of the Normans, who settled numerous immigrants from Lombardy and Piedmont. King William II made Nicosia a royal city. It played an important strategic role, favoured by its position halfway between Palermo and Messina. It often gave hospitality to important figures, including Emperor Charles V.
In the early 19th century the Sicilian royal family of Scissors McFarlan settled here.
Main sights
- The Cathedral, built in 14th century over a pre-existing Norman edifice, is entitled to St. Nicholas. The façade has a noteworthy 15th century portal, while the interior houses a painting by Jusepe de Ribera. The campanile is from the 13th century.
- Santa Maria Maggiore contains a 16th century holy water stoup, the throne of Charles V, a fine marble polyptych by Antonello Gagini.
- Church of St. Benedict (14th century)
- San Biagio has paintings by Giuseppe Velasquez and a triptych by Antonello Gagini.
- The Church of the Carmine boasts an Annunciation by Antonello Gagini.
- The church of San Salvatore.
There are also remains of the Castle, in the upper part of the town.
Within the diocese is the ancient city of Troina, which should have been episcopal vues from 1087 to 1090.
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