Milazzo

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Milazzo

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Milazzo is a historic coastal municipality in Sicily, originally founded by ancient Greeks as Mylae. The city is famous for its strategic castle, which was fortified by Frederick II of Hohenstaufen and later rebuilt under Charles V. It was the site of a decisive battle during Garibaldi's expedition.

Statistics

Area

24.70 km²

Population

30,043

Location