Castelmola

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Castelmola has ancient Greek origins. Situated above Taormina, it formerly served as its acropolis. In the last decades it has become a popular tourist destination. On Labour Day, which in Italy falls on 1 May, there is an annual music festival "Castelrock", held in the main square, which features live music performances by local musicians.[3]

Castelmola borders the following municipalities: Gaggi, Letojanni, Mongiuffi Melia, Taormina.

Demographic evolution

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File:Saracens’ path.jpg
Renovated historic path of Saracens in mountains between Taormina and Castelmola
File:Castle ruins in Castelmola cropped 14-9-21.jpg
Section of ruins of the 11th century Norman-Saracen castle
File:Medieval Castelmola 1.jpg
Typical structure of medieval Castelmola

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
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