Alcamo Attractions
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Location
This busy agricultural and industrial town lies close to the north coast at the foot of the 826m/2,710ft high Monte Bonifato, on the summit of which the first town was founded in 828 by the Arab prince Al Kamk, from whom Álcamo gets its name. In 1233 Álcamo was moved by Frederick II to its present location. It was the birthplace of the poet Ciullo, who was active at Frederick II's court and supported the king in his ambition to make the Italian language of that time into a language of literature. The verse poem "Rosa fresca aulentissima" is thought to be his work.
This busy agricultural and industrial town lies close to the north coast at the foot of the 826m/2,710ft high Monte Bonifato, on the summit of which the first town was founded in 828 by the Arab prince Al Kamk, from whom Álcamo gets its name. In 1233 Álcamo was moved by Frederick II to its present location. It was the birthplace of the poet Ciullo, who was active at Frederick II's court and supported the king in his ambition to make the Italian language of that time into a language of literature. The verse poem "Rosa fresca aulentissima" is thought to be his work.
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