Ginosa
Ginosa
Genusìa (Greek) | |
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| Comune di Ginosa | |
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show Location of Ginosa | |
  Ginosa Location of Ginosa in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 40°30′N 16°45′E / 40.500°N 16.750°ECoordinates: 40°30′N 16°45′E / 40.500°N 16.750°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Apulia |
| Province | Taranto (TA) |
| Frazioni | Marina di Ginosa |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Vito Parisi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 188.49 km2 (72.78 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 240 m (790 ft) |
| Population (31 August 2017)[3] | |
| • Total | 22,434 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (310/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Ginosini |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 74013 |
| Dialing code | 099 |
| Patron saint | |
| Saint day | First Sunday in October |
| Website | Official website |
Ginosa (Barese: Genòse) is a small town and comune in the province of Taranto, Apulia, southern Italy.
Main sights[]
The most important monument of Ginosa is the Castello Normanno (Norman Castle). It was built in 1080 by Robert Guiscard to defend the city from the invasions of Saracen troops. Originally the castle was adorned by three towers and a drawbridge, all destroyed during the 16th century, when the town became a barony of the Doria family. The castle subsequently became a residential palace and also today overlooks the most ancient area of the town. The castle is also part of the commune's coat of arms.
The Chiesa Madre (mother church) was built in 1554 and is dedicated to Saint Martin of Tours, one of the most popular saints in France. It is a typical southern Italian Baroque style church.
Structures[]
Near Ginosa, there is a 250-metre-tall (820 ft) water tower, nicknamed "Il Missile".
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ Population from ISTAT
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