Comitini
Discovering the Municipality of Comitini in Sicily
Hello everyone, today I'll take you on a journey to discover a small Sicilian municipality: Comitini, or "Cummatì" in Sicilian. We are in the province of Agrigento and the town has approximately 855 inhabitants.
History
Comitini has a long history dating back to the Roman Empire. In fact, the area was crossed by an important communication artery and there was an ancient Roman "Statio" called "Comiciana" from which the current toponym of the territory and the municipality seems to have derived. Over the centuries, Comitini has been a land of farmers dedicated to farming the fiefdom and a flourishing industrial center, thanks to the rediscovery of sulfur mining activity in the first half of the nineteenth century. In 1859, the territory was the site of revolutionary movements and it was a group of anti-Bourbon patriots who raised the first Italian Tricolor flag as a sign of revolt and unity of the Italian people for the first time in the Agrigento area on Mount La Pietra. Over the years, Comitini became famous also thanks to the figure of the great Nobel Prize winner for literature Luigi Pirandello, who spent part of his youth there.
Symbols
The coat of arms of the municipality of Comitini was granted by decree of the President of the Republic in . The symbol depicts a green shield with an image of a sulfur mine and a sword, surmounted by a baronial crown.
Geographical notes
Comitini is located in the southern part of Sicily, surrounded by mountains and green countryside. The climate is Mediterranean, with hot and dry summers and mild and rainy winters.
Cultural notes
Comitini is a town of culture and traditions, with numerous events taking place throughout the year. Among these, the most important is the celebration of the patron Saint George, which takes place on April 23rd with solemn processions through the streets of the town, fireworks displays, and stalls of local typical products. There are also the Carnival, the feast of Saint Joseph, and Holy Week, with the traditional representations of the Via Crucis.
Food and Wine notes
The cuisine of Comitini is based on the flavors of traditional Sicilian peasant cuisine, with simple but tasty dishes. Among the local specialties, there are pasta 'ncaciata, grilled lamb, caponata, and stuffed sfincia baked in the oven. You cannot leave Comitini without tasting the typical wines of the area, such as Nero d'Avola and Grillo.
Tourist notes
Comitini offers many interesting tourist itineraries, from visiting the Church of Santa Maria di Altomonte, where the ancient urban agglomeration stood, to discovering the sulfur mines that have represented the hub of the town's industry. There are also many opportunities for excursions and trekking, to discover the nature and local landscapes.
Conclusions
In conclusion, Comitini is a small town that hides historical, cultural and food and wine treasures to discover. If you are on vacation in Sicily, don't miss the opportunity to visit this splendid municipality of the municipal free association of Agrigento.
