Caltanissetta
Sign in to saveCaltanissetta (Sicilian: Cartanissètta) is a city and municipality in the autonomous region of Sicily in Italy, and the capital of the free municipal consortium of Caltanissetta. In 2025, it has a population of 58,045.
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Caltanissetta is a city located in Sicily, Italy, and serves as the capital of its local administrative region. With a population of about 58,000 people, it is a significant municipal center on the island.
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Key facts
- Italian comune.name
- Caltanissetta
- Italian comune.official_name
- Comune di Caltanissetta
- Italian comune.native_name
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- Italian comune.image_skyline
- Caltanissetta Panorama 2018.jpg
- Italian comune.image_shield
- Caltanissetta-Stemma.svg
- Italian comune.image_map
- Map of comune of Caltanissetta (province of Caltanissetta, region Sicily, Italy).svg
- Italian comune.map_caption
- Caltanissetta within its province
- Italian comune.region
- Sicily
- Italian comune.province
- Caltanissetta (CL)
- Italian comune.frazioni
- Bifaria, Borgo Petilia, Borgo Canicassè Casale, Cozzo di Naro, Favarella, Prestianni, Villaggio Santa Barbara, Santa Rita, Xirbi
- Italian comune.mayor
- Walter Tesauro
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- Etymology
- History
- Geography
- Territory
- Climate
- Symbols
- Demographics
- Foreigners
- Culture
- Traditions and folklore
- Holy Week
- Feast of Saint Michael
- Vacation of Saint Michael
- Feast of the Redeemer
- Procession of the Three Saints
- Institutions, organizations, and associations
- Archives and libraries
- Universities
- Museums
- Theater
- Cinema
- Cuisine
- Sights
- Religious architecture
- Civil architecture
- Other
- Public gardens
- Archaeological sites
- Industrial archaeology
- Urban planning
- Historic districts
- UNRRA Casas Village
- Hamlets
- Economy
- Infrastructure and transport
- Roads
- Railways
- Urban mobility
- Administration
- Twin towns
- Sports
- Weightlifting
- Football
- Motorsport
- Tennis
- Other sports
- Sporting facilities
- See also
- References
- Bibliography
- Further reading
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Caltanissetta (Sicilian: Cartanissètta) is a city and municipality in the autonomous region of Sicily in Italy, and the capital of the free municipal consortium of Caltanissetta. In 2025, it has a population of 58,045.
The earliest inhabitants of the surrounding territory were the Sicani, who established various settlements as early as the 19th century BC. However, the modern city was likely founded in the 10th century during the Islamic period in Sicily, when the name "Caltanissetta" is believed to have originated, though alternative theories have been proposed over time. Under the Normans, it was transformed into a feudal holding, and after various transitions, it came under the control of the Montcada of Paternò in 1405. This noble family governed the County of Caltanissetta until 1812, leaving behind the Baroque-style Palazzo Moncada, constructed in the 17th century.