Cave di Cusa, Campobello di Mazara

Name: Cave di Cusa
Address: Campobello di Mazara, Italy
Telephone: +39 0924 46540

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Cave di Cusa or Rocche di Cusa was an ancient stone quarry in Sicily. It is located 3 kilometers south of the town Campobello di Mazara in the province of Trapani, Italy. It is 1.8 kilometer long and is on a ridge that spans from east to west. This site was quarried beginning in the first half of the 6th century BC and its stone was used to construct the temples in the ancient Greek city Selinunte. It was abandoned in 409 BC when the city was captured by the Carthaginians. It is now an official Sicilian Archeological Zone and a popular tourist site. ()

Alternative names: Built: 559 B.C.E.Abandoned: 409 B.C.E.Length: 5906 ftCoordinates: 37°37'11"N, 12°43'16"E

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Campobello di Mazara Italy

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Cave di Cusa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Church of the Holy Trinity, Castelvetrano.

4.9 miN
Church
Church of the Holy Trinity
126 min walk • The church of Santissima Trinità di Delia, also known as Cuba di Delia, built according to the canons of Arab-Normaly architecture, is located west of Castelvetran in Sicily. This is a small Norman church, whose construction is dated to the first half of the 12th century.
5.5 miNE
Town
Castelvetrano
140 min walk • One of the town's most notable attractions is the historic center, where visitors can wander through narrow cobblestone streets and admire the well-preserved medieval architecture. The main square, Piazza Matteotti, is a vibrant hub of activity, lined with cafes...