Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: San Sebastiano

Caltanissetta's origins can be traced back to 406 BC, when Carthagen troops established a fort at the site, later called Castra Nicia. After the Second Punic War, Castra Nicia came under Roman rule. In AD 829, the city was occupied by the Saracens. The settlement was captured by the Normans in 1086. A charter was granted to the town in accordance with Robert Guiskard´s son Roger Borsa's vast plan for the urbanisation of Sicily, and the urban plan that is still in evidence today was laid out. After the Norman occupation the city was under the rule of the Hohenstaufen, the Anjou and the Aragonese kings. It was here that Frederick II of Sicily was proclaimed king. The area is around agricultural. The company Averna, which produces Amaro among other things, has its headquarters here. San Sebastiano was built in the 16th century as a tribute to the saints for the liberation from the plague. It is located at the Piazza Garibaldi directly opposite the cathedral. It was modified several times over the centuries, the façade dates from the end of the 19th century. I have already uploaded a lot of photos previously taken in Sicily. Now I will add only a few. If you want to see more, follow this link: www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/album/1238300

Sicily, the largest Mediterranean island, has a long history, that starts around 8000 BC, but later there were Phoenician, Carthaginian, Greek and Roman periods. After the Roman Empire had fallen apart the Vandals tried to take over the island but failed. Finally, the Ostrogoths took possession. Mid of the 6th century Sicily was conquered by troops of the Byzantine Empire. After the advent of Islam, Sicily got attacked by the Arab forces. Raids seeking loot continued until the mid-8th century. A Muslim army was sent to the island in 827 but met with much resistance. So it took a century to conquer it and even later revolts constantly occurred In 1038 the Byzantines invaded the island supported by Norman mercenaries, led by Roger. In 1072, after the siege of Palermo, most of Sicily was under Norman control. Roger´s son Roger II raised the status +of the island to a kingdom in 1130. During this period, the Kingdom of Sicily was prosperous and powerful, The court of Roger II became melting out of culture from Europe and the Middle East. This attracted scholars, scientists, artists, and artisans. Muslims, Jews, Greeks, Lombards, and Normans cooperated and created some extraordinary buildings. In 1186 the last descendant of Roger, Constance of Sicily married Emperor Henry VI, the second son of Barbarossa. So the crown of Sicily was passed on to the Hohenstaufen Dynasty. Frederick II, the only son of Constance, was crowned King of Sicily at the age of four in 1198. He became "Stupor Mundi", one of the greatest and most cultured men of the Middle Ages. - San Sebastiano was built in the 16th century as a tribute to the saints for the liberation from the plague. It is located at the Piazza Garibaldi directly opposite the cathedral. It was modified several times over the centuries, the façade dates from the end of the 19th century. Seen to the right is the "Fontana del Tritone".