Balestrate

Balestrate is a city in the province of Palermo in the Italian region Sicily, with 6559 inhabitants ( 31 December 2012).

Location and data

Balestrate is 57 km west of Palermo. The inhabitants live mainly from viticulture and from summer tourists.

The neighboring municipalities are Alcamo (TP ), condensed and Nico Trappeto.

History

The town was founded in 1681. Previously at this plant was to fish for tuna.

Attractions

Parish church from the 19th century

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