Floridia

Floridia (Italian pronunciation: [floˈriːdja]; Sicilian: Ciuriḍḍia[3] [çʊˈɾiɖɖja]; from Latin Florae dies "day of Flora" or the adjective floridus "florid")[4] is a town and comune in the Province of Syracuse, Sicily (Italy).

Floridia lies 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) west of Syracuse.

Neighboring communities are Canicattini Bagni, Palazzolo Acreide, Syracuse, and Solarino.

Floridia's streets are laid out in an even, rectangular grid pattern.

The main landmarks are: Notable residents and historical figures include: