Castellabate

Infobox CityIT
img_coa = Castellabate.gif
official_name = Comune di Castellabate
region = Campania

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image_caption=View of Castellabate.
name=Castellabate
province = Salerno (SA)
elevation_m = 289
area_total_km2 = 36
population_as_of = december 31, 2004
population_total = 7892
population_density_km2 = 221
timezone = CET, UTC+1
coordinates = coord|40|17|N|14|57|E
frazioni = Alano, Lago, Licosa, Ogliastro Marina, Santa Maria, San Marco
mapx=40.3|mapy=14.97
telephone = 0974
postalcode = 84048
gentilic = Castellani
saint = St. Costabile
day = Feb 17
mayor = Costabile Maurano
website = [http://www.comune.castellabate.sa.it www.comune.castellabate.sa.it]

Castellabate is a town and comune in the province of Salerno in the Campania region of south-western Italy.

History

Castellabate earliest reference in literature is possible by Homer, but the written history of the territory is tied to Saint Costabile Gentilcore (St. Constabilis), fourth abbot of La Trinità della Cava. In 1123, the same year in which he was elevated to the position of abbot, he started construction on the Angel's Castle (10 October 1123), which afterwards became entitled to him. His title gave the village its present name: "Castrum Abbatis", the castle of the abbot. His abbacy lasted until 17 February 1124. His successor, Simeon, completed its construction and helped the inhabitants.

Later, Castellabate fell under the control of the barony of the Cilento. It then passed, in turn, to Caracciolo, Loffredo, Filomarino, Acquaviva, and finally the Granito family (who carried the title of marquis and later became princes by marriage) in 1745. Castellabate remained in the family of the Prince of Belmonte until the end of the feudal era.

Transport

The nearest railway station is found at Agropoli. Served by numerous trains, which include "Eurostar Italia", it is found on the route of Naples-Reggio Calabria. In terms of roads, it is served by the A3 Highway, which connects the town with the coast of Cilento.

Access by sea is found at the port of San Marco di Castellabate.

Cuisine

Castellabate's cuisine is based on local products: wine, olive oil, cheese (such as mozzarella), garbanzo beans, salami, and confections made with figs.

ee also

*Cilento
*Santa Maria di Castellabate

External links

* [http://www.castellabateinfo.it Tourism in Castellabate and in the National park of Cilento]
* [http://www.pncvd.it/ Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park] it icon en icon
* [http://www.feeitalia.it Blue Flag]