Barrafranca
| Barrafranca | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Barrafranca | |
  Barrafranca Location of Barrafranca in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 37°22′N 14°12′E / 37.367°N 14.200°ECoordinates: 37°22′N 14°12′E / 37.367°N 14.200°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Province | Enna (EN) |
| Frazioni | none |
| Area | |
| • Total | 53.64 km2 (20.71 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 450 m (1,480 ft) |
| Population (January 2005) | |
| • Total | 13,003 |
| • Density | 240/km2 (630/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Barresi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 94012 |
| Dialing code | 0934 |
| Patron saint | Saint Alexander I, Pope |
| Saint day | May 3 |
Barrafranca (Latin: Convicinum, Calloniana[1]) is a comune and city in Sicily, Italy in the Province of Enna.
A Roman fortification known as Calloniana, in 1529 took its name under Barresi's family.
Places to visit: the Cathedral (18th century - late Sicilian baroque) with a painting attributed to Filippo Paladino, and the St. Benedict's Monastery, masterpiece of late baroque.
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