Calatafimi Attractions
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Communications
SS 113 Palermo-Trapani; railroad station.
Location
This country town in northwest Sicily was, like Alcamo in the northeast, founded by the Arabs (the first part of the place-name is from the Arabic "qalat" = castle). It became famous as the site of the first victory of Giuseppe Garibaldi and his "army of a thousand" over the Bourbon troops. After his landing in Marsala (11th May 1860) and his proclamation as dictator of Sicily at Salemi (14th May), this battle took place on 15th May.
SS 113 Palermo-Trapani; railroad station.
Location
This country town in northwest Sicily was, like Alcamo in the northeast, founded by the Arabs (the first part of the place-name is from the Arabic "qalat" = castle). It became famous as the site of the first victory of Giuseppe Garibaldi and his "army of a thousand" over the Bourbon troops. After his landing in Marsala (11th May 1860) and his proclamation as dictator of Sicily at Salemi (14th May), this battle took place on 15th May.
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