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Upstream of the valley, on a series of hills overlooking the Simeto, lies Centuripe<\/strong>, an ancient city already inhabited in the 5th century BC. Its urban layout extends over five hills connected by small valleys, offering remarkable views of Etna and the valley. Renowned since Antiquity for its pottery production<\/strong>, the town still perpetuates this artisan tradition.<\/p>\n

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Sextans (c. 200 BC)<\/p><\/div>\n

During the Second World War, from 2 to 4 August 1943, it was the scene of an important battle in which the entrenched German troops were defeated by the Allies.<\/p>\n

What to see in Centuripe<\/h2>\n

The Regional Archaeological Museum of Centuripe<\/strong> is one of the most interesting in eastern Sicily. It traces the history of the territory, from prehistory to the Roman period, and displays pottery, sculptures, statues and funerary objects. The Roman section is particularly remarkable for its marble sarcophagi and busts. 
Among the ancient remains are also the Roman baths<\/strong> to the north-west, partially excavated and visible in the open air, and the Castle of Conradin<\/strong> to the south-east, the remains of a Roman mausoleum and a spot with a superb panorama over the town, the hills and Etna (Rocca viewpoint). 
The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception<\/strong> (17the<\/sup> century) dominates the historic centre, while Mount Calvary<\/strong> offers one of the superb panoramas over the valley.
In summer a renowned pottery festival is held there.<\/p>\n\n\n