Pachino

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Pachino is a town and commune in the province of Siracusa, Sicily, Italy. It is famous for its tomatoes.

Pachino was invaded in 1943 by the British 8th Army as a part of the allied invasion of Sicily.

Geography

Pachino is situated at the south-east corner of Sicily, 51 km south of Siracusa. The neighboring comunes are Noto (North), Portopalo di Capo Passero (South) and Ispica (East).

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