Augusta (Italy)

Infobox CityIT
img_coa = Augusta-Stemma.png official_name = Comune di Augusta
region = Sicily
province = Syracuse (SR)
elevation_m = 15
area_total_km2 = 109.33
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 33466
population_density_km2 =3820
timezone = CET, UTC+1
coordinates = coord|37|15|N|15|13|E
frazioni = Brucoli
telephone = 0931
postalcode = 96011
gentilic = Augustani
saint = S. Domenico di Guzman
day = May 24
mayor = Massimo Carrubba (since 2003-05-27)
website = [http://www.comune.augusta.sr.it/ www.comune.augusta.sr.it]

Augusta (Greek and Latin: "Megara Hyblaea"; Medieval: "Augusta" and "Agosta"; "Austa" in Sicilian) is a town in the province of Syracuse, located on the eastern coast of Sicily (Italy). The city is one of the main harbours in Italy, especially for oil refineries (Exxon Mobil) which are in its vicinity.

History

The town was founded by Emperor Frederick II. A notable site in Augusta is Castello Svevo (Swabian Castle) built by Frederick II. Augusta is also home to a Greek archeological site, Megara Hyblaea. The town suffered a major earthquake in 1693. During World War II, Augusta was invaded on July 13, 1943 by the Eighth Army of the Allied troops led by British General Montgomery.

Main sights

Transportation

External links

* [http://www.sicilianfamilytree.com/AugustaBirths.htm Selected Augusta Births]
* [http://www.sicilianfamilytree.com/AugustaMarriages.htm Selected Augusta Marriages]
* [http://www.sicilianfamilytree.com/AugustaDeaths.htm Selected Augusta Deaths]
* [http://www.augustaonline.it/ Augusta News]
* [http://www.augustaonline.it/mappa_augusta.html Augusta map and facilities]
* [http://www.harbours.net/augusta/ Augusta port facilities]
* [http://www.brucolirental.com Real estate in Brucoli-Augusta]