Ginosa
| Ginosa | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di 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 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 187 km2 (72 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 240 m (790 ft) |
| Population (31 December 2013)[1] | |
| • Total | 22,823 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (320/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Ginosini |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 74013 |
| Dialing code | 099 |
| Patron saint | Maria SS.ma del Rosario |
| Saint day | First Sunday in October |
| Website | Official website |
Ginosa is a small town and comune in the Taranto province in the Apulia region of southeast Italy.
Main sights
The most important monument of Ginosa is the Castello Normanno, near the 'place of the Orologio'. It was built in 1080 by Roberto Il Guiscardo 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 XVI, when the town became a barony of the Doria family. Due to this, the castle became like a palace and also today overlooks the most ancient area of the town. The castle is also part of the Comune coat of Arm.
The mother church was built in 1554 and it is dedicated to Saint Martino from Tours, one of the most popular saint in France. It is a typical 6th century style church.
Structures
Near Ginosa, there is a 250 metres tall water tower, nicknamed "Il Missile".
See also
References
External links
Media related to Ginosa at Wikimedia Commons