Palma di Montechiaro
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Comune
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in the province of Agrigento
Province of Agrigento
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, Sicilia, Italy
Italy
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Formerly known as Palma, in 1863, Montechiaro was added to the name, in honour of the Chiaramonte
Chiaramonte
The Chiaramonte are a noble family of Sicily, claiming descent from Charlemagne. They became the most powerful and wealthy family in Sicily. In the 13th century the marriage of Manfredi Chiaramonte to Isabella Mosca, united the two Sicilian counties of Modica and Ragusa...
family whose stronghold is close to the town.
Main sights
- Mother Church
- Castle
- Benedictine Monastery
- Ducal Palace
- San Carlo Tower
- Palazzo degli Scolopi
- Ruins of the Baroque church of Santa Maria della Luce
- Archaeological park of Zubbia