Augusta, Sicily

Augusta is a city of Syracuse with 36,075 inhabitants (as of 31 December 2012) in the region of Sicily in Italy and the name of the island on which is a part of the city.

Location and data

Augusta is located 35 kilometers north of Syracuse. The inhabitants mainly work in the industry. Are produced in Augusta and Augusta- Priolo ships, petroleum products, plastics, and concrete. Augusta- Priolo is Sicily 's largest industrial complex.

Augusta is base of the Marina Militare, the Italian Navy.

The districts are Augusta, Agnone Bagni and Brucoli. The neighboring municipalities are Carlentini and Melilli.

History

The place was built by the Normans. Frederick II built the harbor became an important military port. 1268 the city of Anjou was conquered and became part of the House of Aragon. During the Franco - Spanish war in 1676, the city was badly damaged. In the 1693 earthquake, the city was totally destroyed. On July 10, 1943, American troops landed here, which destroyed the city for the last time.

In Augusta there is an airship hangar, where about in the 1920s, including the keel airship N2 was built by Umberto Nobile. During World War II operated from 1941 to 1943, a German squadron distress of Augusta.

Cityscape and monuments

Augusta is achieved by the Spanish goal. The Castello di Augusta dominates the place. It was built in 1231-1241. The castle has a square floor plan. Outdoor stand four square corner towers.

The cathedral was built in 1644 but destroyed in the 1693 earthquake. Thereafter, the cathedral was rebuilt. In the same square is the town hall of the year 1699th

Sons and daughters of the town

• Giovanni Lavaggi (born 1958 ), Italian racing driver