Riposto

Riposto (Sicilian: Ripostu) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Catania in the Italian region Sicily, located about 170 kilometres (110 mi) east of Palermo and about 25 kilometres (16 mi) northeast of Catania. History During the fascist era Riposto was joined to Giarre under the name of Jonia, but separated again in 1945. Geography The town is located on the Ionian Coast, and borders with the municipalities of Acireale, Giarre and Mascali. Its frazioni are Altarello, Archi, Carruba, Praiola, Quartirello and Torre Archirafi. Personalities Franco Battiato (b. 1945), singer-songwriter Federico Cafiero (1914–1980), mathematician Gabriele Denaro (b. 1965), composer, pianist, international concertist, professor Gianfranco Pappalardo Fiumara (b. 1978), professor, pianist References See also Giarre-Riposto External links Media related to Riposto at Wikimedia Commons Official website