The origins of the city are uncertain, but they probably date to around 800 AD, although the first document testifying to the existence of Toritto is from 1069. A parish existed in 1171.
Main sightsedit
Torre dell'Orologio (Watchtower), with a 1564 inscription.
Chiesa Madre (Mother Church), built in 1410 and entitled to St. Nicholas.
Chiesa della Madonna della Stella, erected before 1092.
Referencesedit
^"Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
^"Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
External linksedit
Official website
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