Floridia (; or , ; from Latin 'day of Flora' or the adjective 'florid') is an Italian town and (municipality) in the Province of Syracuse, Sicily.

Geography

Floridia lies west of Syracuse. Its principal industries are agriculture, livestock, and manufacturing.

Neighboring communities are Canicattini Bagni, Palazzolo Acreide, Syracuse, and Solarino.

Climate

On 11 August 2021, Floridia broke the record for the highest recorded temperature in Europe at .

History

Floridia was founded in 1628.

Main sights

Floridia's streets are laid out in an even, rectangular grid pattern. The main landmarks are:

• San Bartolomeo Apostolo: mother church of town

• Sant'Antonio: church

• Santa Anna: church

• Chiesa del Carmine: church whose façade was greatly damaged by 1908 Messina earthquake, but has since been restored

• Chiesa della Madonna delle Grazie: church erected by the Spanish after their victory over the Austrians

• San Francesco: church

• Cava di Spampinato, a rock formation of crevices and caves that were created by erosion

• Casa di Ranieri, the home and religious site where many believers pray to the God of Rain each year

Notable people born or raised in Floridia

Notable residents and historical figures include:

• Lucia Migliaccio (b. 1770 d. 1826) - Duchess of Floridia

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