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Caltagirone
Once the location of a Saracen fortress, this charming mountain town is famous for its hand made, traditional ceramics which are promoted by the local Ceramic School and the Ceramic Museum.
Since the earthquake of 1693 the night dedicated to S.Giacomo (24/25 July) has been celebrated with huge images made up of colored lights or 'luminarie', terracotta lanterns which illuminate a staircase.
The 'Scala' itself has been used since 1785.
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