Pettineo

Pettineo (Sicilian: Pittineu) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Messina in the Italian region Sicily, located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) east of Palermo and about 110 kilometres (68 mi) west of Messina.

Pettineo
Comune
Comune di Pettineo
Location of Pettineo
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Coordinates: 37°58′N 14°17′E
Country	Italy
Region	Sicily
Metropolitan city	Messina (ME)
Government
• Mayor	Domenico Ruffino
Area [1]
• Total	30.5 km2 (11.8 sq mi)
Elevation	250 m (820 ft)
Population  (30 November 2011)[2]
• Total	1,437
• Density	47/km2 (120/sq mi)
Demonym	Pettinesi
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	98070
Dialing code	0921
Website	Official website

Pettineo is a beautifully restored medieval city, situated on a hilltop with a view of the Tyrrhenian Sea (Mar Tirreno), In the center, are the ruins of a Norman-era castle, and on the outskirts, there is a Franciscan convent. Most employment is agricultural, with fields and olive groves surrounding the town. There are notable architectural elements such as the Duomo, medieval outdoor ovens, and a public washing area. Holy Week is marked with colorful processions on Good Friday and on Pascha, with the entire community engaged. Roads are cobbled and narrow, and generally devoid of vehicular traffic. Among area attractions are the valley of Tusa with monumental sculptures commemorating the landing of Allied paratroopers, during World War II.

Pettineo borders the following municipalities: Castel di Lucio, Mistretta, Motta d'Affermo, Reitano, San Mauro Castelverde, Tusa.