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Castellabate, Italy

Castellabate, Italy
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Castellabate is a small town in the province of Salerno, in the region of Campania, in southwestern Italy. It covers 36 sq km (14 sq mi) and has a population of 8,200 people (2013 estimate).

The area around Castellabate has been inhabited since ancient times. The modern city is closely associated with Saint Costabile Gentilcore from the 12th century. He constructed the local castle and named the site Castrum Abbatis, meaning "castle of the abbot". The name of the town is derived from Castrum Abbatis.

Chiesa di San Marco in Castellabate
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Castellabate

From Naples, take the A3 (E45) expressway to Battipaglia, then continue south on the SS18 highway to Agropoli, from where you take the country road continuing south to reach Castellabate.

Places of Interest in Castellabate

  1. Bell Tower of Castellabate

  2. Castellabate Castle

  3. Cilento National Park

  4. Papal Basilica



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