Ventimiglia di Sicilia
Welcome to Ventimiglia di Sicilia!
We are delighted to introduce you to our beautiful city of Ventimiglia di Sicilia, also known as "Calamigna". Located in the metropolitan city of Palermo in Sicily, Ventimiglia di Sicilia has a population of 1828 inhabitants and is part of the Oriented Nature Reserve Pizzo Cane, Pizzo Trigna and Grotta Mazzamuto.
The Physical Geography of Ventimiglia di Sicilia
The climate of the city has average temperatures ranging from 8°C in January to 25°C in August, with an average humidity of 73% throughout the year. The rainiest period is between October and December, while the summer months are the driest.
Origins of the name "Calamigna"
The name "Calamigna" has two possible etymological roots. The first refers to the ancient settlement and the Arab conquest, which would have added the prefix "Qal'ah" (= fortified castle) to the pre-existing area called "moenia" (walls), which became "-migna", meaning "fortified walls", due to the wide walls that surrounded the site. The second hypothesis derives the name from the Greek "kalamos" (reed) and the Latin "calaminius" (made of reeds).
The History of Ventimiglia di Sicilia
The city has ancient origins, dating back to around the 5th century BC, with a settlement composed of a "castle" and smaller scattered buildings, surrounded by wide fortified walls. The walls could reach a height of 3-4 meters and their width is about 1 meter throughout. In the municipal territory, Late Antiquity artifacts have also been found, such as the Byzantine Imperial Seal with monogram dating back to the (late) 7th century.
Conclusions
Ventimiglia di Sicilia, or "Calamigna", is a fascinating city with a long and interesting history. Its location in the Oriented Nature Reserve Pizzo Cane, Pizzo Trigna and Grotta Mazzamuto makes it a place to admire the beauty of nature. We hope that this introduction has made you want to come and visit our city and discover its beauties in person!
