Arab fountain of Alcamo

The Arab fountain of Alcamo 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.
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  • Type: Fountain
  • Description: fountain in Alcamo, Italy
  • Also known as: “Arab Fountain” and “Fontana Araba”
  • Address: Alcamo, 91011

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Santissima Annunziata, Alcamo and Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta, Alcamo.

Church
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The Santissima Annunziata, also known as the Church of Carmine, is a Catholic church in Gothic-Catalan style and its remains can be seen in , in province. One can visit the church and the adjoining convent of the in .

Museum
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The Basilica of Saint Mary of the Assumption is a 14th-century basilica in , , , southern . It is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary assumed into Heaven. is situated 210 metres south of Arab fountain of Alcamo.

Church
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Santissimo Salvatore is a Catholic church located in , in the . is situated 140 metres south of Arab fountain of Alcamo.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Alcamo Marina and Castellammare del Golfo.

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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 and other attractions along Sicily’s northwestern coast.

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is a municipality of 6,500 people in , . 's population swells up to almost 30,000 during the summer season with vacationing Europeans and Italians from the colder climates seeking the warm water and sun.

Arab fountain of Alcamo

Latitude
37.98323° or 37° 58′ 60″ north
Longitude
12.96599° or 12° 57′ 58″ east
Open location code
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Wiki­data ID
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In Other Languages

From Egyptian Arabic to Persian—“Arab fountain of Alcamo” goes by many names.
  • Egyptian Arabic: “النافوره العربيه”
  • French: “fontaine arabe d’Alcamo”
  • French: “Fontaine arabe d’Alcamo”
  • Italian: “Fontana araba di Alcamo”
  • Italian: “Fontana araba”
  • Persian: “فواره عربی آلکامو”

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