From the various archaeological remains found here and the research conducted, it can be confirmed that human beings were present as far back as the Palaeolithic period. The site was also inhabited during the period of Greek domination in Sicily, initially in the area between the mountains and the Salso River, and later in the area between MonteSole and Monserrato. During the period of Roman domination, the city became very important because of its characteristic coastline and the presence of the conquerors. The period of Byzantine rule is represented by the presence of the rocky churches and the monastic communities.
In 1234 Licata was named a land grant city by Federico
II. During the Medieval period, two castles were built,
Castel San Giacomo and Castel Nuovo, but these two
strongholds no longer exist. From the 16th Century on,
the city experienced remarkable expansion and
construction. “(the city was) the best that I had
seen on the island, after Palermo” (Seume)
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Regione Calabria
