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Marineo (Sicilian: Marineu) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Palermo in the Italian region Sicily, located about 20 kilometres (12 mi) south of Palermo. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 6,885 and an area of 33.3 square kilometres (12.9 sq mi).[3]

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Marineo
Comune
Comune di Marineo
Marineo within the Province of Palermo
Location of Marineo
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Coordinates: 37°57′N 13°25′E
Country	Italy
Region	Sicily
Metropolitan city	Palermo (PA)
Area [1]
• Total	33.3 km2 (12.9 sq mi)
Elevation	550 m (1,800 ft)
Population  (Dec. 2004)[2]
• Total	6,885
• Density	210/km2 (540/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Marinesi
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	90035
Dialing code	091

Geography

Marineo borders the following municipalities: Bolognetta, Cefalà Diana, Godrano, Mezzojuso, Misilmeri, Monreale, Santa Cristina Gela and Villafrati.

Demographics

Main sights

The town of Marineo lies in the Eleuterio river valley, at the foot of a rock, just outside the Ficuzza wood. The 17th century Mother church of San Ciro (featuring an outstanding shrine containing the remains of the patron saint), the Madonna Dajna Sanctuary (1583) and the remains of the Castle. The Archeological Museum contains findings from the Eleuterio valley. Going further down the Scanzano valley, and move along the edge of the Cappelliere wood and the shore of the Scanzano artificial lake, all the way to the natural ramparts of Rocca Busambra, rising out of a vast oak wood.

Culture

Major events include the Dimostranza di San Ciro, a folk pantomime taking place every four years in August, and the Cunnutta, a parade of pious people on horseback to celebrate the patron saint. In September, an important international poetry contest takes place.

Gallery

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References

External links

Media related to Marineo at Wikimedia Commons

На других языках

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- [en] Marineo

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[es] Marineo

Marineo es una localidad italiana de la provincia de Palermo, región de Sicilia, con 6.847 habitantes.[3]

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[ru] Маринео

Маринео (итал. Marineo) — коммуна в Италии, располагается в регионе Сицилия, подчиняется административному центру Палермо.

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