Sortino (Sicilian: Sciurtinu) is a town and "comune" in the Province of Syracuse, Sicily (Italy). It is located in the Anapo river valley.
The Necropolis of Pantalica, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of "Syracuse and the Rocky Necropolis of Pantalica" is situated between Sortino and Ferla.
History.
Ancient Sortina was built on the even more ancient city of "Xuthia", known to the Normans as "Panterga", and was destroyed during the earthquake of 1693. The modern city is located on the top of a hill, from the former one the cellars of the fortress and the ruins of buildings have been preserved.
Main sights.
Sortino has fifteen Roman Catholic churches. The main one is the "Chiesa Madre di S. Giovanni Evangelista". Others are:
References.
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