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Castellaneta, Administrative commune in Apulia, Italy.

Castellaneta extends from the Murgia highlands to the Ionian Sea, covering 242 square kilometers at an elevation of 245 meters above sea level.

The settlement transformed from a fortified city named Castania in 550 AD into a Norman stronghold after their conquest in 1064, displacing Byzantine inhabitants.

The Castellaneta Cathedral, constructed in 1220, displays Baroque architecture and contains numerous religious artworks within its stone walls.

The municipality provides local governance services to over 17,000 residents and connects to other cities through established road networks in the Taranto province.

The Rudolph Valentino Museum preserves the legacy of the silent film actor who was born in this commune in 1895.

Location: Province of Taranto

Capital city: Castellaneta

Elevation above the sea: 245 m

Shares border with: Ginosa, Gioia del Colle, Laterza, Mottola, Palagianello, Palagiano

Website: http://comune.castellaneta.ta.it

GPS coordinates: 40.63333,16.93333

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:34

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