Ginosa

Ginosa (Barese: Genòse) is a small town and comune in the province of Taranto, Apulia, southern Italy.

Ginosa
Comune
Comune di Ginosa
Location of Ginosa
Ginosa
Location of Ginosa in Italy
Ginosa
Ginosa (Apulia)
Coordinates: 40°30′N 16°45′E
CountryItaly
RegionApulia
ProvinceTaranto (TA)
FrazioniMarina di Ginosa
Government
 • MayorVito Parisi
Area
 • Total188.49 km2 (72.78 sq mi)
Elevation
240 m (790 ft)
Population
 (31 August 2017)[2]
 • Total22,434
 • Density120/km2 (310/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Ginosini
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
74013
Dialing code099
Patron saintMadonna of the Rosary
Saint dayFirst Sunday in October
WebsiteOfficial website

Main sights

The most important monument of Ginosa is the Castello Normanno (Norman Castle). It was built in 1080 by Robert Guiscard to defend the city from the invasions of Saracen troops. Originally the castle was adorned by three towers and a drawbridge, all destroyed during the 16th century, when the town became a barony of the Doria family. The castle subsequently became a residential palace and also today overlooks the most ancient area of the town. The castle is also part of the commune's coat of arms.

The Chiesa Madre (mother church) was built in 1554 and is dedicated to Saint Martin of Tours, one of the most popular saints in France. It is a typical southern Italian Baroque style church.

Structures

Near Ginosa, there is a 250-metre-tall (820 ft) water tower, nicknamed "Il Missile".

See also

References
  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. Population from ISTAT




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