Caltanissetta

Caltanissetta, Italy became a sister city of Rochester in 1965. Today the city of Caltanissetta, capital of the Province of Caltanissetta, and its surrounding towns are comprised of a great mixture of many cultures, traditions, and folklore that have influenced its development through the centuries.

Among its artistic treasures are the Siculo-Grecian¹ archeological centers of Sabucina² and Gibil-Gabib, the Mineralogy and Sulphur Museum, the Palazzo Moncada, and the Santo Spirito Abbey built by Count Roger in 1151.³

Caltanissetta is today the home of the award winning nougat-candy factory, Torronifici Geraci; the Salvatore Amorelli heather briar pipes, which have become fine collection pieces; and the industry of Amaro Averna, a fine liqueur.

• Population 61,000
  

• Loaced in central Sicily
  

• Founded in 800 B.C.
  

• Owned (as is typical in Sicily) by several civilizations since it's inception.

Notes and References

• International Sister Cities on CityofRochester.org - image from site used with permission under the Creative Commons License
  

• Caltanissetta on BestofSicily.com
  

• Caltanissetta on SicilyGuide.com
  

• Travel Guide on ZeroDelta.net

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