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Alcamo

Alcamo is a town in the of western . The climate is mild and its central position on the Gulf of Castellammare offers views of Mount Bonifato and the vineyard-covered rolling hills of the surrounding countryside.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta, Alcamo and Arab fountain of Alcamo.

Museum
Photo: Daniele Pugliesi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta is a 14th-century basilica in , , , southern . It is named after the Assumption.

Fountain
Photo: Daniele Pugliesi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The is very ancient, and is still functional: it was built during the period of the Arab domination of the town. It is located in the lower part of , at about 300 metres from the Sanctuary of Madonna of Miracles.

Church
Photo: Daniele Pugliesi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
San Francesco d'Assisi is a 16th-century-style church dedicated to Saint Francis of Assisi, located in , , , southern Italy.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Alcamo Marina and Castellammare del Golfo.

Photo: Daniele Pugliesi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a seaside resort in Sicily in the territory of . It is characterized by a lot of holiday houses, where thousands of people from Alcamo are hosted together with tourists, attracted by its golden beaches and from the possibility they have of visiting the nearby tourist resorts.

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is a picturesque coastal town in the province of , . Known for its historic harbour, charming old town, and scenic views over the Gulf of Castellammare, it serves as a gateway to the nearby Zingaro Nature Reserve and other attractions along Sicily’s northwestern coast.

Alcamo

Latitude
37.9984° or 37° 59′ 54″ north
Longitude
12.9565° or 12° 57′ 24″ east
Population
45,200
Elevation
166 metres (545 feet)
Open location code
8F9JXXX4+8J
Geo­Names ID
6541958
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In Other Languages

“Alcamo” goes by many names.
  • Italian: “Alcamo”
  • Italian: “Comune di Alcamo”

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Palazzo Rocca and Palazzo Rossotti-Chiarelli.

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