Sutera is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Caltanissetta in the Italian region Sicily , located about 70 kilometres (43 mi) southeast of Palermo and about 30 kilometres (19 mi) west of Caltanissetta . It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy"). The area is dominated by a large monolithic rock termed "The Mountain of San Paolino". Upon this mountain sits the bones of the patron saints of the town, St. Paolino and St. Onofrio. On the Feast of San Onofrio, almost all those in the town walk to the top of the mountain, as a pilgrimage to the saints. As a surname, Sutera has variations that include Soter, Souter, Suter, Sudder, and Sutar due to Anglo-Saxon influence during the conquest of Italy. The name Sutera derives from the greek word Soter which means 'our salvation'.
4-517: Sutera holds the award of "bandiere arancioni" [1] from the touring club Italiano. Sutera is currently the only place in Sicily to hold this accolade, which is awarded to touristic areas of excellence. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,649 and an area of 35.5 square kilometres (13.7 sq mi). Sutera borders the following municipalities: Acquaviva Platani , Bompensiere , Campofranco , Casteltermini , Milena , Mussomeli . Sutera
8-525: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Acquaviva Platani Acquaviva Platani ( Sicilian : Acquaviva Plàtani ) is a hill town and comune in the province of Caltanissetta . Its territory, located along the south-north penetration route, along the valleys of the Platani. The name of the town (meaning "Living Water" in Italian) is derived from the numerous natural springs in
12-517: Is twinned with the Borough of Broxbourne in England. Recently, the population has had a decrease because of the lack of work in the area. Youngsters had moved away leaving Sutera with mainly elder citizens. However, in the last few years the town has been transformed by the influx of asylum seekers which has saved the local school and boosted the local economy. This Sicilian location article
16-418: The area. Until 1862, the town was called simply Acquaviva; the appositive Platani was added to distinguish it from the other three Italian towns named Acquaviva. Platani is the name of the river which flows nearby. The economy is based on agriculture: the production of wheat, olives, almonds, and pistachios are important. Also, cattle and horse breeding, along with sheep farms provide income. Sights include
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