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Centuripe

Introduction

This small town is located at 730 above sea level. Centuripe is famed for its great terrace-like lofty vantage point on Mount Etna, reason why was given the name “Balcony of Sicily”. Centuripe is located on the road between Adrano and Mount Etna after passing Regalbuto. As you are nearing Centuripe there is a precious stretch of land grown with citrus trees. Driving up the hill you arrive at Centuripe. Many battles have been fought around and because of this town as it is perfectly located and sheltered. When the last battle between the Allies and the Germans took place in Centuripe the town was damaged, reason why today the centre has so much modern construction. Luckily its cathedral, with its fabulous pink and white façade, constructed in the 1600s survived the bombardment and is still there for everyone to admire.