Caltanissetta
see also: Etymology of 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
- Giuseppe Gabrielli, (1903 - 1987), aeronautical engineer
- Antonino Caponnetto, (1920 - 2002), magistrate
Twinnings
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See too
- List of the Italian cities of more than 25.000 inhabitants
External bonds
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