Floresta (Messina Province) is 111 km from Messina, alt. 1,275 m, in the eastern Nebrodi, between Monte Pistone and the Serra di Baratta, area 31.1 sq km, pop. 883, post-code 98030, tel.0941. Agricultural economy, summer and winter tourism.
According to tradition, it was founded in the 17th century by fugitives escaping from Spanish persecution.
Floresta is the highest commune in Sicily.
Churches (Patti Diocese) include the following:
Links to other sites about Floresta include:
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