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| mayor = Salvatore Barbera
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| population_as_of = December 31, 2004
| population_as_of = 30 November 2017
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| saint = Madonna del Carmelo
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| day = August 16
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'''Leonforte''' (''Liunforti'' in [[Sicilian language|sicilian]]) is an [[Italy|Italian]] ''[[comune]]'' with a population of 14,046<ref>http://demo.istat.it/bil2015/index.html</ref> in the [[Province of Enna]], [[Sicily]]. The town is situated 22&nbsp;km from [[Enna]], in the centre of the [[Erean Mountains]] at 600 metres [[Sea level|a.s.l]].
'''Leonforte''' ({{langx|scn|Liunforti}}) is an Italian ''[[comune]]'' with a population of 14,046<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://demo.istat.it/bil2015/index.html|title=Statistiche demografiche ISTAT}}</ref> in the [[Province of Enna]], [[Sicily]]. The town is situated 22&nbsp;km from [[Enna]], in the centre of the [[Erean Mountains]] at 600 metres [[Sea level|a.s.l]].


== History ==
== History ==
The ancient settlement of Tabas or Tavaca stood in the approximate location of Leonforte. During the reign of the [[Byzantine Empire|Bizantine Empire]], and later the reign of the [[Arabs]], a [[castle]] was built with a farmhouse in its vicinity. Irrigation systems were introduced and many mills took advantage of the abundance of water. In 1610, after the reign of the [[Normans]], Nicolò Placido Branciforti founded a city, naming it ''Leonforte'' in tribute to his family's coat of arms; a lion holding a banner with the motto ''in fortitudine bracchii tui.''
The ancient settlement of Tabas or Tavaca stood in the approximate location of Leonforte. During the [[Byzantine Empire|Byzantine]] period of Sicily, and later under the Muslim [[Emirate of Sicily]], a [[castle]] was built with a farmhouse in its vicinity. Irrigation systems were introduced and many mills took advantage of the abundance of water. In 1610 Nicolò Placido Branciforti founded a city, naming it ''Leonforte'' in tribute to his family's coat of arms; a lion holding a banner with the motto ''in fortitudine bracchii tui''.


== Main sights==
== Places of interest ==
*Chiesa Madre (mother church)
Religious architecture in Leonforte includes: Chiesa Madre, Chiesa e Convento dei Padri Cappuccini (mausoleum that frames the sarcophagus of Princess Caterina Branciforte, who died in 1634. In addition, it houses a painting by Pietro Novelli, depicting the election of Matthias to the apostolate), Chiesa della Madonna del Carmelo, Chiesa di S.Stefano, Chiesa di S.Antonino, Chiesa di Santa Croce, Chiesa della Madonna della Carità, Chiesa della Mercede, Chiesa di S.Giuseppe (with frescoes), Chiesa di S.Francesco di Paola, Chiesa dell'Annunziata, Chiesa del SS.Salvatore, and Chiesa della Madonna della Catena. Civil architecture includes: Granfonte (''Fontana dei 24 Cannoli''), Palazzo Branciforti, Villa Comunale (Branciforti), Scuderia (Branciforti), Piazza 4 novembre, Villa Bonsignore, Giardino e Fontana delle ninfe, and Palazzo Gussio. Another historic site is the military castle, Castello di Tavi.
*[[Order of Friars Minor Capuchin|Capuchin]] church and convent (mausoleum that houses the sarcophagus of Princess Caterina Branciforte, who died in 1634, and a painting by [[Pietro Novelli]], depicting ''The Election of Matthias to the Apostolate

*Church of Madonna del Carmelo
== Society ==
*''[[Granfonte]]'' (Fountain)
On 31 December 2015, foreign residents in Leonforte numbered 171.<ref>http://demo.istat.it/str2015/index.html</ref> The most common nationalities are: [[Romania]]n (126), [[China|Chinese]] (11), [[Morocco|Moroccan]] (7), [[Germany|German]] (5), [[Poland|Polish]] (5), [[Sri Lanka]]n (3), [[Ukraine|Ukrainian]] (2), [[Russia]]n (2), [[Dominican Republic]] (2), [[United States]] (2), [[Albania]]n (1), [[Bulgaria]]n (1), [[United Kingdom]] (1), [[Thailand|Thai]] (1), and [[Tunisia]]n (1). Notable people linked to Leonforte include [[Silvio Proto]] and [[Salvo (artist)|Salvo)]]. From 18–19 March there is the Festa di [[Saint Joseph|San Giuseppe]]. On the 5th Sunday of Lent there is a procession. Soccer is the dominant sport played in Leonforte.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.apdleonfortese.it/|title=APD Leonfortese - Leonforte (Enna)|access-date=2015-05-31|website=www.apdleonfortese.it}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sportingclubleonforte.it/index.html|title=Sporting Club Leonforte|access-date=2015-05-31|website=www.sportingclubleonforte.it}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|surname=Ipsale|url=http://www.calcioa5leonforte.it/|title=A.p.d. Città di Leonforte|access-date=2015-05-31|website=www.calcioa5leonforte.it}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.branciforticalcio.it/|title=Branciforti Calcio|access-date=2015-05-31|website=www.branciforticalcio.it}}</ref>
*Palazzo Branciforti
*Castello di Tavi


== Economy ==
== Economy ==
[[Image:Rural Leonforte1.jpg|left|thumb|Agricultural field in rural Leonforte.]]
The economy is largely based on agriculture. In the past century Leonforte has always had an agricultural economy with many labourers. This has made the town a stronghold for the political left. There are a few industries located within an industrial zone. Another important activity is construction work. Leonforte has one of the highest unemployment rates of the province, at 22%.<ref>[http://ottomilacensus.istat.it/sottotema/086/086011/12/]</ref> Leonforte is adjacent to the road ''Strada Statale 121'' that connects Enna, Palermo, Nissoria, and Paternò. The train station is located 10&nbsp;km from the centre of Leonforte.
The economy is largely based on agriculture. In the past century Leonforte has always had an agricultural economy with many labourers. This has made the town a stronghold for the political left. There are a few industries located within an industrial zone. Another important activity is construction work. Leonforte has one of the highest unemployment rates of the province, at 22%.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ottomilacensus.istat.it/sottotema/086/086011/12/|title=Leonforte - Mercato del lavoro &#124; Disoccupazione}}</ref> Leonforte is adjacent to the road ''Strada Statale 121'' that connects Enna, Palermo, Nissoria, and Paternò. The train station is located 10&nbsp;km from the centre of Leonforte.


== References==
== References==
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== Bibliography ==
== Sources==
* Giovanni Mazzola, ''Notizie Storiche sulla vetusta Tavaca e sulla Moderna Leonforte'', Tipografia Editrice del Lavoro, 1924
* Giovanni Mazzola, ''Notizie Storiche sulla vetusta Tavaca e sulla Moderna Leonforte'', Tipografia Editrice del Lavoro, 1924
* Domenico Ligresti, ''Leonforte: un paese nuovo,'' in «Archivio Storico per la Sicilia Orientale» a. LXXIV, 1978, I pp.&nbsp;89–118
* Domenico Ligresti, ''Leonforte: un paese nuovo,'' in «Archivio Storico per la Sicilia Orientale» a. LXXIV, 1978, I pp.&nbsp;89–118


{{Province of Enna}}
{{Province of Enna}}

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[[Category:Municipalities of the Province of Enna]]
[[Category:Municipalities of the Province of Enna]]

Latest revision as of 23:59, 23 November 2024

Leonforte
Liunforti (Sicilian)
Comune
Comune di Leonforte
Granfonte
Granfonte
Location of Leonforte
Map
Leonforte is located in Italy
Leonforte
Leonforte
Location of Leonforte in Italy
Leonforte is located in Sicily
Leonforte
Leonforte
Leonforte (Sicily)
Coordinates: 37°38′30″N 14°23′45″E / 37.64167°N 14.39583°E / 37.64167; 14.39583
CountryItaly
RegionSicily
ProvinceEnna (EN)
Government
 • MayorSalvatore Barbera
Area
[1]
 • Total
84.39 km2 (32.58 sq mi)
Elevation
603 m (1,978 ft)
Population
 (30 November 2017)[2]
 • Total
13,117
 • Density160/km2 (400/sq mi)
DemonymLeonfortesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
94013
Dialing code0935
Patron saintMadonna del Carmelo
Saint dayAugust 16
WebsiteOfficial website

Leonforte (Sicilian: Liunforti) is an Italian comune with a population of 14,046[3] in the Province of Enna, Sicily. The town is situated 22 km from Enna, in the centre of the Erean Mountains at 600 metres a.s.l.

History

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The ancient settlement of Tabas or Tavaca stood in the approximate location of Leonforte. During the Byzantine period of Sicily, and later under the Muslim Emirate of Sicily, a castle was built with a farmhouse in its vicinity. Irrigation systems were introduced and many mills took advantage of the abundance of water. In 1610 Nicolò Placido Branciforti founded a city, naming it Leonforte in tribute to his family's coat of arms; a lion holding a banner with the motto in fortitudine bracchii tui.

Main sights

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  • Chiesa Madre (mother church)
  • Capuchin church and convent (mausoleum that houses the sarcophagus of Princess Caterina Branciforte, who died in 1634, and a painting by Pietro Novelli, depicting The Election of Matthias to the Apostolate
  • Church of Madonna del Carmelo
  • Granfonte (Fountain)
  • Palazzo Branciforti
  • Castello di Tavi

Economy

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Agricultural field in rural Leonforte.

The economy is largely based on agriculture. In the past century Leonforte has always had an agricultural economy with many labourers. This has made the town a stronghold for the political left. There are a few industries located within an industrial zone. Another important activity is construction work. Leonforte has one of the highest unemployment rates of the province, at 22%.[4] Leonforte is adjacent to the road Strada Statale 121 that connects Enna, Palermo, Nissoria, and Paternò. The train station is located 10 km from the centre of Leonforte.

References

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  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  3. ^ "Statistiche demografiche ISTAT".
  4. ^ "Leonforte - Mercato del lavoro | Disoccupazione".

Sources

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  • Giovanni Mazzola, Notizie Storiche sulla vetusta Tavaca e sulla Moderna Leonforte, Tipografia Editrice del Lavoro, 1924
  • Domenico Ligresti, Leonforte: un paese nuovo, in «Archivio Storico per la Sicilia Orientale» a. LXXIV, 1978, I pp. 89–118
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