Caltanissetta

Caltanissetta is a city located in the province of the same name in Sicily (Italy).

Toponymy

  • Sicilian Nissa in .
  • the name could be of Arab origin qal' At year-nisa and to mean rocca delle gives (rock of the women).

Geography

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History

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Economy

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Culture

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Monuments and inheritance

  • medieval Castle and central hospital.

Commemorative event

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Administration

Hamlets

Villaggio Santa Barbara, Borgo Petilia, Xirbi, Favarella, Santa Rita

Communes bordering

Canicattì (AG), Untied, Enna (IN), Marianopoli, Mazzarino, Mussomeli, Naro (AG), Petralia Sottana (Pa), Pietraperzia (IN), San Cataldo, Santa Caterina Villarmosa, Serradifalco, Sommatino

Personalities

Twinnings

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See too

  • List of the Italian cities of more than 25.000 inhabitants

External bonds

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