Avola (Siracusa Province) is 25 km from Siracusa, alt. 40 m, near the Ionian coast, dominating the Gulf of Noto, area 74.3 sq km, pop. 31,808, post-code 96012, tel. 0931. Agricultural and industrial economy: almonds and marble.
The modern town, built in 1695 by Prince Nicolo Aragona Pignatelli, stands 8.5 km from Avola Antica, which already existed in Byzantine and Arab times and was destroyed by the 1693 earthquake. The new town was given a hexagonal layout; it has a central square with four streets leading out from it, terminating in four more squares.
Of interest: The Theatre, built in the 19th century.
Churches (Noto Diocese) include the following:
Links to other sites about Avola include:
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