Montelepre

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Montelepre
Muncilebbri  (Sicilian)
Comune
Comune di Montelepre
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Country Italy
Region Sicily
Government
 • Mayor Giuseppe Terranova
Area
 • Total 9 km2 (3 sq mi)
Elevation 342 m (1,122 ft)
Population (December 31, 2004)
 • Total 6,202
 • Density 690/km2 (1,800/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Monteleprini
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 90040
Dialing code 091
Patron saint SS. Crucifix
Saint day June 13

Montelepre (Italian pronunciation: [monteˈleːpre]; Sicilian: Muncilebbri) is a town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Palermo, Sicily, Italy. It is known for having been the native city of Sicilian bandit Salvatore Giuliano,[1] of architect Rosario Candela, as well as the ancestral homeland of the American singer, actor, and congressman Sonny Bono, whose father Santo Bono was born in the town.[2] Montelepre was also the native town of Lino Saputo, founder of the multi billion Canadian firm Saputo, Inc.

Main sights

  • The Church of Maria Santissima del Rosario

References

  1. Chandler, Billy Jaynes, King of the Mountain, Northern Illinois University Press, 1988 ISBN 978-0875801407, Page 7
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