Alcamo, Historical commune in northwestern Sicily, Italy
The Castle of the Counts of Modica stands between Piazza Castello and Piazza della Repubblica with four towers and multiple entrance doors throughout its structure.
Archaeological discoveries on Mount Bonifato indicate continuous habitation from the 5th century BC through Arab, Norman, and Swabian historical periods.
The Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption contains notable frescoes by Flemish artist Guglielmo Borremans and represents 14th-century architectural design.
Alcamo Marina beach offers extensive sandy shores and multiple dining establishments, located a few kilometers from the main town center.
The medieval fortress network includes three major strongholds: Bonifato Castle, Alcamo Castle, and Calatubo Castle, forming a strategic defense system.
Location: Free Municipal Consortium of Trapani
Capital city: Alcamo
Elevation above the sea: 256 m
Shares border with: Balestrate, Camporeale, Monreale, Castellammare del Golfo, Partinico, Calatafimi-Segesta
Website: https://comune.alcamo.tp.it
GPS coordinates: 37.96667,12.96667
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:35
Castle of the Counts of Modica
1.4 km
Calatubo Castle
5.5 km
Santuario della Madonna del Ponte
10.1 km
Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption
1.6 km
Mount Bonifato
1.4 km
Sanctuary of the Madonna of Miracles
2 km
Roman furnaces in Alcamo
8 km
Castle of Ventimiglia
1.4 km
Sanctuary of Most Holy Mary from the Height
2.1 km
Ethnographic Museum of Musical Instruments "Gaspare Cannone"
1.5 km
Nature Reserve Bosco di Alcamo
1.1 km
Church of Saints Paul and Bartholomew
1.6 km
Church of Saint Olivia
1.6 km
Church of Saint Mary of Jesus
1.2 km
Museum of Contemporary Art of Alcamo
1.5 km
Palazzo Rocca
1.6 km
Arab Fountain
1.9 km
Church of saint Maria del Soccorso
1.6 km
Church of Jesus
1.5 km
Badia Nuova
1.5 km
Church of Saint Francis of Assisi
1.6 km
Archaeological site of Mount Bonifato
1.1 km
Ex Jesuits' College
1.5 km
Cuba delle Rose
5.8 km
Palazzo De Ballis
1.7 km
Ex Church of Saint catherine of Monte di Pietà
1.6 km
Church of Our Lady of the Star
2 km
Church of Saint Anne (Alcamo)
2 kmReviews
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