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{{Infobox Italian comune
{{Infobox Italian comune
| name = Licodia Eubea
| name = Licodia Eubea
| official_name = Comune di Licodia Eubea
| official_name = Comune di Licodia Eubea
| native_name = {{native name|el|Lykodía Evía}}
| native_name = {{native name|el|Lykodía Evía}}
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| region = [[Sicily]]
| region = [[Sicily]]
| metropolitan_city = [[Metropolitan City of Catania|Catania]] (CT)
| metropolitan_city = [[Metropolitan City of Catania|Catania]] (CT)
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| mayor = Giovanni Verga
| mayor = Giovanni Verga
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| area_total_km2 = 111
| area_total_km2 = 111
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| population_total = 3082
| population_total = 3082
| population_as_of = 30 September 2017
| population_as_of = 30 September 2017
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| population_demonym = Licodiani
| population_demonym = Licodiani
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| elevation_m = 688
| elevation_m = 688
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| saint = St. Margaret
| saint = St. Margaret
| day = July 20
| day July
| postal_code = 95040
| postal_code = 95040
| area_code = 0933
| area_code = 0933
| website = {{official website|http://www.comune.licodiaeubea.ct-egov.it/}}
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”’Licodia Eubea”’ ({{langx|scn|”’Licuddìa”’}}) is a town and ”[[comune]]” in the [[Metropolitan City of Catania]], on the island of [[Sicily]], southern [[Italy]]. It is bounded by the comuni of [[Caltagirone]], [[Chiaramonte Gulfi]], [[Giarratana]], [[Grammichele]], [[Mazzarrone]], [[Mineo]], [[Monterosso Almo]] and [[Vizzini]]. It rises over an internal hilly area, {{convert|630|m|ft}} above sea level.
”’Licodia Eubea”’ ({{langx|scn|”’Licuddìa”’}}) is a town and [[comune]] in the [[Metropolitan City of Catania]], on the island of [[Sicily]], southern [[Italy]]. It is bounded by the comuni of [[Caltagirone]], [[Chiaramonte Gulfi]], [[Giarratana]], [[Grammichele]], [[Mazzarrone]], [[Mineo]], [[Monterosso Almo]] and [[Vizzini]]. It rises over an internal hilly area, {{convert|630|m|ft}} above sea level.
Situated above a hill overlooking the valley of the [[Dirillo]] river, Licodia Eubea boasts a rich production of olives, almonds, citrus fruits, and excellent table grapes, that can be tasted during the annual Sagra dell’Uva (Grapes’ festival) held in the month of September. Cattle breeding, as well as horse, sheep, and goat farms, are flourishing, not to mention the production of absolutely delicious typical Sicilian cheeses.
Situated above a hill overlooking the valley of the [[Dirillo]] river, Licodia Eubea boasts a rich production of olives, almonds, citrus fruits, and excellent table grapes, that can be tasted during the annual Sagra dell’ (Grapes’ festival) held in the month of September. Cattle breeding, as well as horse, sheep, and goat farms, are flourishing, not to mention the production of absolutely delicious typical Sicilian cheeses.
Among the notable buildings in the town are [[Santa Margherita, Licodia Eubea|Santa Margherita]], the ”mother church” of the town, erected during the 17th century, preserving the emblem of the Santapau family on its front portal, the Chiesa del Rosario of the 18th century, and the Palazzo Municipale (Town Hall building).
Among the notable buildings in the town are [[Santa Margherita, Licodia Eubea|Santa Margherita]], the mother church of the town, erected during the 17th century, preserving the emblem of the Santapau family on its front portal, the Chiesa del Rosario of the 18th century, and the Palazzo Municipale (Town Hall building).
[[File:Licodia Eubea Rathaus Chiesa del Rosario.jpg|thumb|left|190px |Town Hall and Church of the Rosary.]]
[[File:Licodia Eubea Rathaus Chiesa del Rosario.jpg|thumb|left|190px |Town Hall and Church of the Rosary.]]
==History==
==History==
The name Licodia derives from the Greek word ‘Licos’ meaning wolf, which is why its Coat-of-Arms has a picture of a wolf{{citation needed|date=February 2017}}. The suburb belonged to lord Riccardo Filangieri, and was afterwards bestowed to nobleman Manfredi Aragona.
The name Licodia derives from the Greek word ‘Licos’ meaning wolf, which is why its Coat-of-Arms has a picture of a wolf{{citation needed|date=February 2017}} The suburb belonged to lord Riccardo Filangieri, and was afterwards bestowed to nobleman Manfredi Aragona.
The name Eubea was given to the place in 1872, to identify with [[Chalcis]], a town on [[Euboea]], the second-largest Greek island, because it is believed to be the colony of [[Leontini]], founded early in the 6th century BC on the same site of an unknown [[Sicels|Sicel]] settlement. Vases of the First Period were found and all the tombs explored in 1898 belonged to the Fourth Period (700–500 BCE), and show the gradual process of [[Hellenization]] among the Sicels.<ref>{{EB1911|inline=y|wstitle=Licodia Eubea|volume=16|page=588 |first=Thomas |last=Ashby |author-link=Thomas Ashby (archaeologist)}}</ref>
The name Eubea was given to the place in 1872, to identify with [[Chalcis]], a town on [[Euboea]], the second-largest Greek island, because it is believed to be the colony of [[Leontini]], founded early in the 6th century BC on the same site of an unknown [[Sicels|Sicel]] settlement. Vases of the First Period were found and all the tombs explored in 1898 belonged to the Fourth Period (700–500 BCE), and show the gradual process of [[Hellenization]] among the Sicels.<ref>{{EB1911|inline=y|wstitle=Licodia Eubea|volume=16|page=588 |first=Thomas |last=Ashby |author-link=Thomas Ashby (archaeologist)}}</ref>
In 1392, the ancient castle was bestowed to the Santapau family, that gave it its name and owned it until the 16th century, when it passed under the dominion of lord Vincenzo Ruffo. In [[1693 Sicily earthquake|1693]], the town was devastated by the earthquake, and experienced a slow reconstruction.
In 1392, the ancient castle was bestowed to the Santapau family, that gave it its name and owned it until the 16th century, when it passed under the dominion of lord Vincenzo Ruffo. In [[1693 Sicily earthquake|1693]], the town was devastated by the earthquake, and experienced a slow reconstruction.
In 1968, the Licodia Eubea Social Club was established in Victoria, Australia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/LicodiaEubeaSocialClub/info?tab=page_info|title=Licodia Eubea Social Club|website=Facebook}}</ref>
In 1968, the Licodia Eubea Social Club was established in Victoria, Australia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/LicodiaEubeaSocialClub/info?tab=page_info |website=Facebook}}</ref>
==Twin towns==
==Twin towns==
*{{flagicon|ESP}} [[Santa Pau]], Spain
*{{flagicon|ESP}} [[Santa Pau]], Spain
*{{flagicon|Greece}} [[Euboea]], island in Greece
*{{flagicon|Greece}} [[Euboea]], island in Greece
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.comune.licodiaeubea.ct-egov.it/ Official website] {{in lang|it}}
* http://www.comune.licodiaeubea.ct-egov.it/ {{in lang|it}}
{{Province of Catania}}
{{Province of Catania}}
Comune in Sicily, Italy
Licodia Eubea (Sicilian: Licuddìa) is a town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Catania, on the island of Sicily, southern Italy. It is bounded by the comuni of Caltagirone, Chiaramonte Gulfi, Giarratana, Grammichele, Mazzarrone, Mineo, Monterosso Almo and Vizzini. It rises over an internal hilly area, 630 metres (2,070 ft) above sea level.
Situated above a hill overlooking the valley of the Dirillo river, Licodia Eubea boasts a rich production of olives, almonds, citrus fruits, and excellent table grapes, that can be tasted during the annual Sagra dell’uva (Grapes’ festival) held in the month of September. Cattle breeding, as well as horse, sheep, and goat farms, are flourishing, not to mention the production of absolutely delicious typical Sicilian cheeses.
Among the notable buildings in the town are Santa Margherita, the mother church of the town, erected during the 17th century, preserving the emblem of the Santapau family on its front portal, the Chiesa del Rosario of the 18th century, and the Palazzo Municipale (Town Hall building).
The name Licodia derives from the Greek word ‘Licos’ meaning wolf, which is why its Coat-of-Arms has a picture of a wolf.[citation needed] The suburb belonged to lord Riccardo Filangieri, and was afterwards bestowed to nobleman Manfredi Aragona.
The name Eubea was given to the place in 1872, to identify with Chalcis, a town on Euboea, the second-largest Greek island, because it is believed to be the colony of Leontini, founded early in the 6th century BC on the same site of an unknown Sicel settlement. Vases of the First Period were found and all the tombs explored in 1898 belonged to the Fourth Period (700–500 BCE), and show the gradual process of Hellenization among the Sicels.[3]
In 1392, the ancient castle was bestowed to the Santapau family, that gave it its name and owned it until the 16th century, when it passed under the dominion of lord Vincenzo Ruffo. In 1693, the town was devastated by the earthquake, and experienced a slow reconstruction.
In 1968, the Licodia Eubea Social Club was established in Victoria, Australia.[4]
