Torretta
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| Comune di Torretta | |
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| Image:Torretta-Stemma.png Municipal coat of arms |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Province | Palermo (PA) |
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| Elevation | m |
| Area | km² |
| Population | |
| - Total | approximately 3,500 |
| - Density | /km² |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
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Torretta is a comune in the province of Palermo located on the Mediterranean island of Sicily.
This town is situated on a mountainous area overlooking Palermo.
Olive production is Torretta's primary agriculture product and other industries include aluminum and marble. The name of Torretta translates to the English word for tower. This town was at one time ruled by the Benedetto family.
Monuments include the Santuario della Madonna delle Grazie of XVII. Churches include the Chiesa del Sacramento and the Chiesa and the Monastero del Collegio di Maria.
Popular surnames in this town include: Caruso, Carollo, Gambino, DiMaggio, Intravaia, Mannino, Parlanti and Badalamenti.
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