Castelbuono

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Castelbuono
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Castelbuono (Italy)
Castelbuono
Country Italy
region Sicily
Metropolitan city Palermo  (PA)
Local name Castiddubbuonu
Coordinates 37 ° 56 '  N , 14 ° 5'  E Coordinates: 37 ° 56 '0 "  N , 14 ° 5' 0"  E
surface 60 km²
Residents 8,485 (Dec. 31, 2019)
Population density 141 inhabitants / km²
Post Code 90013
prefix 0921
ISTAT number 082022
Popular name Castelbuonesi
Website Castelbuono

Castelbuono is a city of Metropolitan city of Palermo in the Region of Sicily in Italy with 8485 inhabitants (December 31, 2019).

Location and dates

Castelbuono is located 93 km southeast of Palermo about 15 km from the coast of the Mediterranean. The Pizzo Carbonara , the highest mountain in the Monti Madonie, rises southwest of the city .

The residents mainly work in agriculture.

The neighboring municipalities are Cefalù , Geraci Siculo , Isnello , Petralia Sottana , Pollina and San Mauro Castelverde .

history

The place was founded by the Sikels . The Byzantines called the place Ypsigro, the Arabs Ruqqat Basili. From 1316 a fort was built by Francesco I. Ventimiglia . It served as the seat of the counts, from 1595 on as the seat of the Ventimiglia princes. The place developed around the fort and received its current name.

economy

Local products from Castelbuono
Local products from Castelbuono

Among the exclusive products of the communities Castelbuono and Pollina belongs Manna , a resin-like product of the ash ( Fraxinus ornus and Fraxinus oxicarpa ), the laxative has properties and can also be used as a sweetener. The Consorzio Obbligatorio Produttori della Manna (Binding Consortium of Manna Producers) guarantees quality and regulates the market. 17 percent of the municipal areas are covered by ash forests. The product was already known to Galen and Dioskurides , but is now only obtained in the Mediterranean area in the Madonie area . The forms of presentation include torroncini alla manna and mannettino , a cake somewhat similar to panettone . In addition to confectionery production, the manufacture of knitwear is one of the most important industries in Castelbuono. Since February 2007, six donkeys have been used to dispose of rubbish instead of the usual four trucks, as they are cheaper and more environmentally friendly, according to Mayor Mario Cicero.

Attractions

Castello dei Ventimiglia in Castelbuono
Castello dei Ventimiglia in Castelbuono (back side)
View of Castelbuono
  • The fort is north of the city. It was built from 1316 and has been rebuilt several times since then. Inside are the Chapel di Sant'Anna with stucco work from the 17th century and the Museo Civico with archaeological finds.
  • The Matrice Vecchia Church in the piazza was built in 1350.
  • The Matrice Nuova church in the piazza dates back to the 17th century and was heavily rebuilt in the 19th century. Inside there is a painted cross from the 15th century.
  • The grave chapel of the Ventimiglia family is located in the Church of San Francesco, built in the Middle Ages and rebuilt several times since then.
  • The Fontana della Venere Ciprea is a fountain from the 15th century.

Events

The city holds two major costume festivals every year: in May the festival Lu triunfu di la manna takes place, in August the festival L'arrucata di li Ventimiglia.

The Giro di Castelbuono , which takes place at the end of July, is the oldest road race in Italy.

Since 1997 the indie and alternative rock festival “Ypsigrock” has been taking place in August on the forecourt of the Ventimiglia fort.

Personalities

  • Domenico Mogavero (* 1947 in Castelbuono), Bishop of Mazara del Vallo and member of the Sicilian Bishops' Conference

Remarks

  1. ↑ Statistiche demografiche ISTAT. Monthly population statistics of the Istituto Nazionale di Statistica , as of December 31 of 2019.
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