and five refineries (including the then largest in Europe) were built. This brought a considerable economic expansion, leading to the creation of several elegant residences in Licata. Licata served as an Allied landing point during the 1943 Operation HUSKY Allied invasion of Sicily of World War II. War damage and the decline in competitiveness in the sulphur industry caused economic decline, forcing many people to emigrate to northern Italy or abroad. As a town occupied by the Allies, it served as a model for John Hersey's novel A Bell for Adano. Licata has however maintained its artistic importance, and tourism has begun to flourish again in recent times. Nevertheless, the economy is heavily reliant on the fishing industry. The Museo Civico displays many archaeological finds, notably material from burial grounds dating from prehistoric times to the 3rd century BC. Geography The municipality borders with Butera (CL), Camastra, Campobello di Licata, Naro, Palma di Montechiaro and Ravanusa. It counts the hamlets (frazioni) of Mollarella and Torre di Gaffe. Main sights Archaeological remains of the ancient Greek city, including 7 domus near the centre of the city at Monte Sant'Angelo. The 17th century Castel Sant'Angelo is located nearby. The necropolis of Monte Petrulla The Grangela, and hydraulic work of Pre-Hellenistic times Frourion of Falaride, a Greek fortress The lighthouse, which is the third tallest in Italy Church of Santa Maria La Nova, built in the 15th century but renovated in later years. It houses the Black Christ's Chapel. the Carmine (13th century), including a church and a convent, rebuilt in the 18th century under design by Giovanni Biagio Amico. Palazzo di Città, a noteworthy example of Sicilian Liberty style, designed by Ernesto Basile. Sister cities Cestas, France Reinheim, Germany See also A.S.D. Licata 1931 Licata Airfield Notes References C. Amore et al., "Historical evolution of the Salso River mouth, with respoect to the Licata harbour system" in Eurocoast/EUCC, Littoral 2002 ( on-line) Richard Stillwell, ed. Princeton Encyclopedia of Classical Sites, 1976: "Phintias (Licata) Sicily" External links Licata official website Licata Today website Coastal towns in Sicily Ancient cities in Sicily Ancient Greek archaeological sites in Italy Colonies of Magna Graecia Archaeological sites in the province of Agrigento Populated places established in the 3rd century BC 3rd-century BC establishments in Italy