Castellabate
Castellabate is a town with 8370 inhabitants ( 31 December 2012) in the province of Salerno in the Campania region. The place, with its center a member of the Association of The most beautiful villages in Italy (I più belli d' Italia borghi ).
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- 4.2 railway
- 4.3 flight
- 4.4 ship
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Geography
Castellabate is situated on the Tyrrhenian Sea and forms with the district Licosa the southern tip of the Gulf of Salerno. He is surrounded by the municipalities of Agropoli, Laureana Cilento, Castellabate Castellabate and. The districts of Santa Maria di Castellabate, San Marco ( Castellabate ), Ogliastro Marina, Licosa and Lake are near the sea, Alano and the center itself behind the districts. Furthermore, there are other non- farming communities, such as Annunziata.
History
The castle of the abbot gave the place its name from il castello Neureuther was Castellabate. It was built in 1123 by order of the Abbot of Cava de ' Tirreni, and the wealth of the city goes back to the centuries of social and economic influence of the Benedictine monks. The structure of the historical center, the contiguous houses and narrow streets is not accidental: it was planned by the monks in the fort and in the Basilica of Santa Maria de Romanica Gulia with her still well preserved bell tower from the 12th century - as well as which soon developed trade, which should bring the monks and distant regions wine, oil and grain.
Economy
Tourism
The place is characterized mainly on the coast heavily on tourism. The season is limited to the summer months. These are mainly domestic tourists who fill the beaches and streets of the town. It can be found with hotels and pensions as well as several campgrounds to stay. In the hinterland of rural tourism is offered.
Agriculture
Most agricultural land operated by small farmers. In this case, due to the climatic conditions of the olive tree in the foreground. In addition, also be grown fig trees. Chance and wine production.
Other economic
Larger industrial enterprises in vain in Castellabate. In San Marco or boat building is operated, this is limited to the construction of small fishing boats available here. From the port of San Marco launched fishing fleet.
Infrastructure
Road
- Motorway exit Battipaglia A3 Salerno -Reggio Calabria
Train
- The nearest railway station is ' Agropoli Castellabate ' in Agropoli on the railway line Salerno -Reggio Calabria ( Tirrenica Meridional ) to find out which among other things is approached by the Italian Euro Star.
Flight
- Naples airport
- Salerno airport
Ship
Another approach can be found at sea. The Port of San Marco is run by the "Metro del Mare " by various ferry lines, calling in addition to Naples, Salerno, Agropoli, Amalfi and Capri Sapri also.
Locally
The old center is accessed through five city gates: " Porta cavalieri " and " Porta di mare " by the sea side; " Porta la Chiazza " and " Porta S.Eustachio " from the land; " Porta de li Bovi " from the hinterland. ( Belvedere). The most popular access is from the Belvedere di San Costabile from which runs along the walls of the fort; furthermore, there is the " Porta S.Eustachio " where there is a municipal parking lot, as well as the " Porta la Chiazza ".
Personalities
- Francesco Matarazzo (1854 - 1937) - The founder of the greatest economic empire in South America is the symbol of emigration to Brazil. He was born in Castellabate and lived here until he was 26.
- Ruggero Leoncavallo (1857 - 1919) - musician and composer, author of " I Pagliacci ", spent in Castellabate near the " Porta Cavalieri " his childhood.
Twinning
- Tunisia Djerba - Tunisia since 2006
- Germany Blieskastel - Germany since 2008