Castrofilippo (Agrigento Province) is 25 km. from Agrigento, alt. 470 m., on the hills of the Iacono torrent, area 17.96 sq. km., pop. over 3500, post-code 92020, tel. 0922. Agricultural economy: grapes, olives.
Founded in 1584 by Stefano Morreale, a master of the Royal Exchequer.
The old part of the town is interesting, with its irregular twisting lanes.
Churches (Agrigento Diocese) include the following:
Links to other sites about Castrofilippo include:
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