Castellammare del Golfo
Castellammare del Golfo (Italian: [kaˌstɛllamˈmaːɾe del ˈɡolfo]; Sicilian: Casteḍḍammari [kaˌstɛɖɖamˈmaːɾɪ]; Latin: Emporium Segestanorum or Emporium Aegestensium) is a town and municipality in the Trapani Province of Sicily. The name can be translated as "Sea Fortress on the Gulf", stemming from the medieval fortress in the harbor. The nearby body of water conversely takes its name from the town, and is known as Gulf of Castellammare.
Castellammare del Golfo
Casteḍḍammari (Sicilian) | |
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| Comune di Castellammare del Golfo | |
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Location of Castellammare del Golfo | |
Castellammare del Golfo Location of Castellammare del Golfo in Italy Castellammare del Golfo Castellammare del Golfo (Sicily) | |
| Coordinates: 38°01′35″N 12°52′50″E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Province | Trapani (TP) |
| Frazioni | Balata di Baida, Scopello, Guidaloca, Fraginesi, Lu Baruni |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Giuseppe Fausto |
| Area | |
| • Total | 127.32 km2 (49.16 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) |
| Population (28 February 2017) | |
| • Total | 15,293 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (310/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Castellammarese |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 91014 Balata di Baida: 91010 |
| Dialing code | 0924 |
| Patron saint | Maria SS. del Soccorso |
| Saint day | August 21 |
| Website | Official website |
Heading upwards from its marina/harbour called "Cala Marina", with many restaurants and bars, the urban plan is made of steps and winding streets that lead to Piazza Petrolo in one direction or towards the main central gardens, where the town center lies with many shops, cafes and restaurants. The main street is called Corso Garibaldi.