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San Vito (Altivole)
San Vito may refer to: Persons *Saint Vitus, saint, origin of all San Vito names Places *Bagnolo San Vito, province of Mantua *Celle di San Vito, province of Foggia *Monte San Vito, province of Ancona *San Vito, Sardinia, province of Cagliari *San Vito al Tagliamento, province of Pordenone *San Vito al Torre, province of Udine *San Vito Chietino, province of Chieti *San Vito dei Normanni, province of Brindisi **San Vito dei Normanni Air Station, United States Air Force facility *San Vito di Cadore, province of Belluno *San Vito di Fagagna, province of Udine *San Vito di Leguzzano, province of Vicenza *San Vito Lo Capo, province of Trapani *San Vito Romano, province of Rome *San Vito sullo Ionio, province of Catanzaro *San Vito, Alcamo, a former hamlet now part of Alcamo, Sicily * San Vito (Costa Rica), capital city of the canton Coto Brus, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica *Stadio San Vito Stadio comunale San Vito "Gigi Marulla" is a multi-purpose stadium, in Cosenza, Italy. The sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saint Vitus
Vitus (), whose name is sometimes rendered Guy or Guido, was a Christian martyr from Sicily. His surviving hagiography is pure legend. The dates of his actual life are unknown.Basil Watkins, ''The Book of Saints: A Comprehensive Biographical Dictionary'', 8th rev. ed. (Bloomsbury, 2016), p. 758.Donald Attwater, ''The Avenel Dictionary of Saints'' (Avenel Books, 1981), p. 338. He has for long been tied to the Sicilian martyrs Modestus and Crescentia but in the earliest sources it is clear that these were originally different traditions that later became combined.David Hugh Farmer, ''The Oxford Dictionary of Saints'', 5th rev. ed. (Oxford University Press, 2011), s.v. "Vitus (Guy), Modestus, and Crescentia". The figures of Modestus and Crescentia are probably fictitious. According to his legend, he died during the Diocletianic Persecution in AD 303. In the Middle Ages, he was counted as one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers. In Germany, his feast was celebrated with dancing before his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Vito Di Cadore
San Vito di Cadore is a small town and ''comune'' in the province of Belluno in the Italian region of Veneto. It is from Cortina d'Ampezzo in the Dolomites and is next to Monte Antelao. The town is primarily a winter sport resort, but tourism is active also in summer. It is the last town before Cortina d'Ampezzo on the SS51 Alemagna State Road that connects Belluno to Toblach. International relations Twin towns / Sister cities * Alfonsine, Italy Italy ( it, Italia ), officially the Italian Republic, ) or the Republic of Italy, is a country in Southern Europe. It is located in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, and its territory largely coincides with the homonymous geographical ... References {{Veneto-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Vito, Alcamo
Alcamo (; scn, Àrcamu, italic=no) is the fourth-largest town and commune of the Province of Trapani, Sicily, with a population of 44.925 inhabitants. It is on the borderline with the Metropolitan City of Palermo at a distance of about 50 kilometres from Palermo and Trapani. Nowadays the town territory includes an area of 130,79 square kilometres and is the second municipality as for population density in the province of Trapani, after Erice. Alcamo is bounded by the Tyrrhenian Sea on the north, Balestrate and Partinico on the east, Camporeale on the south and Calatafimi-Segesta and Castellammare del Golfo on the west. Its most important hamlet is Alcamo Marina at about 6 kilometres from the town centre. Together with other municipalities it takes part in the ''Associazione Città del Vino'', the movement ''Patto dei Sindaci'', ''Progetto Città dei Bambini'', ''Rete dei Comuni Solidali'' and ''Patto Territoriale Golfo di Castellammare''. Geography Territory Alcamo is si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Vito Sullo Ionio
San Vito sullo lonio is a ''comune'' and town in the province of Catanzaro located in the valley in Calabria region of Italy. The patron saint of San Vito is St. Vitus Vitus (), whose name is sometimes rendered Guy or Guido, was a Christian martyr from Sicily. His surviving hagiography is pure legend. The dates of his actual life are unknown.Basil Watkins, ''The Book of Saints: A Comprehensive Biographical D .... Legend has it that St. Vitus himself protected the town from a flood. The town's economy relies heavily on agriculture and tourism. References Cities and towns in Calabria {{Calabria-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Vito Romano
San Vito Romano (Sanvitese Romanesco: ) is a ''comune'' (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Rome in the Italian region Lazio, located about east of Rome. San Vito Romano borders the following municipalities: Bellegra, Capranica Prenestina, Genazzano, Olevano Romano, Pisoniano. People *Francesco Rocca Francesco Rocca (; born 2 August 1954) is an Italian professional football coach and former player, who played as a defender. He spent his entire career with Italian club Roma, where he won the Coppa Italia twice. He was the coach of the Italy ... - football player Sport *Club Hockey Libero San Vito 1967 *A.S.D. Sanvitese Calcio (football) *A.S.D Pro Calcio V.I.S Empolitana (football) References External links Official website Cities and towns in Lazio {{Latium-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Vito Lo Capo
San Vito Lo Capo ( scn, Santu Vitu) is a town and ''comune'' in North-Western Sicily, Italy, administratively part of the province of Trapani. The small town is located in a valley between mountains, and is home to a public beach that is destination of local vacationers. The town's primary industries are tourism and agriculture, particularly olive groves owned by small farmers. The town's eastern border is provided by a small range of mountains, the northernmost of which is peaked by a large cross visible from the public beach below. The mountain is home to numerous caves, most of which are inaccessible without professional climbing gear. A cave, accessible by foot at the southern base of the mountain, was named "Caverna della Capra Guasto," or "Cave of the Dead Goat" by explorers Christian D'Angelo and William Spears. To the south is the Riserva naturale dello Zingaro. Other sights include the sanctuary-fortress, the chapel of Santa Crescenzia, the historical lighthouse, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Vito Di Leguzzano
San Vito di Leguzzano is a town in the province of Vicenza, Veneto, Italy Italy ( it, Italia ), officially the Italian Republic, ) or the Republic of Italy, is a country in Southern Europe. It is located in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, and its territory largely coincides with the homonymous geographical .... It is west of SP46 road. Sights include the parish church of Sts. Vitus, Modestus and Crescentia and the 16th century church of St. Valentino. References External links(Google Maps) Cities and towns in Veneto {{Veneto-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Vito Di Fagagna
San Vito di Fagagna ( fur, San Vît di Feagne) is a ''comune'' (municipality) in the Province of Udine in the Italian region Friuli-Venezia Giulia, located about northwest of Trieste and about west of Udine. San Vito di Fagagna borders the following municipalities: Coseano, Fagagna, Mereto di Tomba, Rive d'Arcano Rive d'Arcano ( fur, Rives Darcjan) is a ''comune'' (municipality) in the Province of Udine in the Italian region Friuli-Venezia Giulia, located about northwest of Trieste and about northwest of Udine. As of 31 December 2004, it had a populatio .... References Cities and towns in Friuli-Venezia Giulia {{FriuliVeneziaGiulia-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Vito Dei Normanni Air Station
San Vito dei Normanni Air Station was a United States Air Force facility located west of Brindisi, Apulia, between the port of Brindisi and the town of San Vito dei Normanni, Italy. 1960 - Base activated Staffed by the 7275th Air Base Group, San Vito AB began as an off-base installation of Aviano Air Base with support personnel and equipment furnished by the 6900th Security Wing in 1960. It became a primary installation on 1 March 1961. operated since its activation by the United States Air Force Security Service (USAFSS). 1964 - High frequency monitoring array In 1964, a HF monitoring/receiving system of a large circular antenna array for COMINT purposes was installed. This AN/FLR-9 receiving system was operational until October 1994. 1979 - 6917th Electronic Security Group On 1 October 1979, the base reverted to HQ Sixteenth AF (USAFE), hosting the 6917th Electronic Security Group and other assigned U.S. and Allied units and organizations. 1990 - Air Force Space Command es ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bagnolo San Vito
Bagnolo San Vito ( Mantovano: ) is a ''comune'' (municipality) in the Province of Mantua in the Italian region Lombardy, located about southeast of Milan and about southeast of Mantua. In its territory Etruscan remains have been excavated. The ''frazione'' of San Nicolò Po was the birthplace of road cyclist Learco Guerra Learco Guerra (14 October 1902 - 7 February 1963) was an Italian professional road racing cyclist. The highlight of his career was his overall win in the 1934 Giro d'Italia. He was born in San Nicolò Po, a ''frazione'' of Bagnolo San Vito in L .... References External links Official website Cities and towns in Lombardy {{Mantua-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Vito Dei Normanni
San Vito dei Normanni ( Sanvitese: ) is an Italian town of 19,947 inhabitants of the province of Brindisi in Apulia. The inhabitants are called Sanvitesi (or Santuvitisi in dialect) and the town is sometimes referred to as San Vito. Physical geography The town is located in the northeast of the Salento plains, not far from the Itria Valley. The geomorphology of the land is flat, slightly undulating on the border with the municipalities of Carovigno and Ostuni. It is located from the Adriatic coast, the port nearest beach Specchiolla, a historic marine residence of San Vito. San Vito also is from the Torre Guaceto, located in Serranova, a nature reserve, accessible by foot or bicycle (Pennagrossa Point), and from the tower which gives its name to the protected area. The Ionian Sea is about away. Its altitude is around above sea level precisely between . The highest point of the city center is located in Contrada Castello d'Alceste, . Territory The nature of the San Vi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Vito Chietino
San Vito Chietino is a town and ''comune'' in the province of Chieti in the Abruzzo region of central Italy. Geography The town is bordered by Frisa, Lanciano, Ortona, Rocca San Giovanni, Treglio and Fossacesia. Economy The town is known for its ''trabocchi'', large wooden platforms that were traditionally used for fishing on the southern coast of Abruzzo. Tourism has grown in recent decades. Notable residents * Gabriele D'Annunzio, poet, lived in the town in 1900. * Stanislao Gastaldon (1861–1939), the composer of "Musica Proibita", spent his early childhood in San Vito Chietino.*Sbrocchi, Vito (April 18, 2003)"Il compositore Gastaldon, celebre alla fine dell'Ottocento, trascorse l'infanzia a San Vito". ''Il Tempo ''Il Tempo'' (meaning ''Time'' in English) is a daily Italian newspaper published in Rome, Italy. History and profile ''Il Tempo'' was founded in Rome by Renato Angiolillo in 1944. At the initial phase the newspaper was a conservative publicat ...'' R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
