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Name: Caltanissetta
URL slug: caltanissetta
Category: museum
Description: 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
Status: Active listing
As of snapshot: 4/9/2026, 6:19:12 AM