Comiso, a town in southeastern Sicily, Italy, is located at the foot of the Hyblaean Mountains, 50 kilometers southwest of Ragusa. It has a Mediterranean climate with mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers. The town has a rich history dating back to the 13th century, when it was founded by the Normans. It was later ruled by the Aragonese, Spanish, and Bourbons. Comiso's heritage is reflected in its architecture, which includes Baroque churches and palaces, and its traditional crafts, such as ceramics and wrought ironwork.
Famous Persons from Comiso, Sicily, Italy
- Emilio Docente - Born on December 11, 1983 - Association football player
- Marcella Pisani - Born on March 20, 1972 - Archaeologist
- Ivan Amodei - Born on August 22, 1966 - Magician, Entrepreneur, and Writer
- Biagio Barone - Born on September 20, 1952 - Actor
- Mario Corrado Magnano - Born on December 8, 1949 - Catholic theologian, Canon law jurist, and Catholic priest (died: December 25, 2020)
- Salvatore Adamo - Born on November 1, 1943 - Recording artist, Chansonnier, Film director, Songwriter, Musician, Singer, and Screenwriter - honorary citizen of Mons | Commander of the Walloon Merit | Officer of the Order of the Crown | Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres | Officer of the Legion of Honour (died: December 25, 2020)
- Francesco Nicosia - Born on April 26, 1939 - Archaeologist, and Historian (died: December 26, 2009)
- Biagio Pelligra - Born on June 24, 1937 - Television actor, Voice actor, and Actor (died: December 26, 2009)
- Antonio Fede - Born on July 5, 1930 - Politician (died: August 15, 2013)
- Biagio Brancato - Born on January 2, 1921 - Sculptor, Painter, and Engraver (died: August 30, 2002)
- Gesualdo Bufalino - Born on November 15, 1920 - Translator, Poet, Teacher, and Writer - Premio Campiello | Strega Prize (died: June 14, 1996)
- Nunzio Gulino - Born on June 16, 1920 - Painter (died: April 7, 2011)
- Salvatore Fiume - Born on October 23, 1915 - Visual artist, Scenographer, Sculptor, Painter, Architect, and Writer - Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (died: June 3, 1997)