Thursday, May 13, 2010
Day 270 May 21, 2010: Sailed to Soloum, Matruh, Egypt
Sailed 240 Km in 4 days to the coast of Lybia.
Friday, May 7, 2010
Day 257: May 7, 2010 - logging 37 days of sailing
On April 1st we set out from Syros, Greece through the Greek Isles and are now docked in Port Said,we have sailed 2590 KMs. It was 1200 KMs from Syros along the Turkish coast to Cyprus. From Cyprus we sailed another 1250 KMs down the coast of Lebanon, and Israel until reaching Egypt. We will hire a crew to move the boat up the coast while we tour Cairo for a week.
Weather for Port Said, Egypt today is 73°F | °C
Current: Clear
Wind: E at 13 mph
Humidity: 69%
Founded at the start of the canal excavations, PORT SAID (Bur Said in Arabic) was by the late nineteenth century a major port where all the major maritime powers had consulates. It was long synonymous with smuggling and vice, and the adventurer De Monfreid was amused by the Arab cafés where "native policemen as well as coolies" smoked hashish in back rooms, supplied by primly respectable Greeks: "… every single one of them got his living from trafficking in hashish, either as a retail seller, or as a small-scale smuggler who haunted the liners."
Nowadays, this bustling city of 540,000 people earns its living as an important harbour; both for exports of Egyptian products like cotton and rice, but also as a fuelling station for ships that pass through the Suez Canal. A faintly raffish atmosphere lingers around its old streets, its timber-porched houses giving something of the feel of New Orleans's French Quarter.
Port Said (Arabic بورسعيد transliterated Būr Saʻīd) is a city in north-east Egypt, near the Suez Canal, with an approximate population of 515,007 (2001).
The economic base of Port Said is fishing and industries, like chemicals, processed food, and cigarettes. Port Said is also an important harbour both for exports of Egyptian products like cotton and rice, but also a fueling station for ships that pass through the Suez Canal. Port Said also thrives on being a duty-free port, as well as a summer resort for Egyptians.[citation needed]
Weather for Port Said, Egypt today is 73°F | °C
Current: Clear
Wind: E at 13 mph
Humidity: 69%
Founded at the start of the canal excavations, PORT SAID (Bur Said in Arabic) was by the late nineteenth century a major port where all the major maritime powers had consulates. It was long synonymous with smuggling and vice, and the adventurer De Monfreid was amused by the Arab cafés where "native policemen as well as coolies" smoked hashish in back rooms, supplied by primly respectable Greeks: "… every single one of them got his living from trafficking in hashish, either as a retail seller, or as a small-scale smuggler who haunted the liners."
Nowadays, this bustling city of 540,000 people earns its living as an important harbour; both for exports of Egyptian products like cotton and rice, but also as a fuelling station for ships that pass through the Suez Canal. A faintly raffish atmosphere lingers around its old streets, its timber-porched houses giving something of the feel of New Orleans's French Quarter.
Port Said (Arabic بورسعيد transliterated Būr Saʻīd) is a city in north-east Egypt, near the Suez Canal, with an approximate population of 515,007 (2001).
The economic base of Port Said is fishing and industries, like chemicals, processed food, and cigarettes. Port Said is also an important harbour both for exports of Egyptian products like cotton and rice, but also a fueling station for ships that pass through the Suez Canal. Port Said also thrives on being a duty-free port, as well as a summer resort for Egyptians.[citation needed]
Monday, March 29, 2010
Day 220: March 30th and 31st - Sailed to Skyros, Greece
Sailed 200 km across the Agean Sea to Skyros.
Info at http://www.greeka.com/sporades/skyros/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVVMMmNvblY&feature=related
http://www.tidesend.com/index.lasso?page=folios_detail&record_id=6609&-session=tidesend:42F949370a0f909D20ONHV10BDCD
Info at http://www.greeka.com/sporades/skyros/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVVMMmNvblY&feature=related
http://www.tidesend.com/index.lasso?page=folios_detail&record_id=6609&-session=tidesend:42F949370a0f909D20ONHV10BDCD
Day 218: March 29, 2010 - Four day Sail to Urla
Sailed 370 KM to Urla - Weather
Weather for Urla, Turkey
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45°F | °C
Current: Partly Cloudy
Wind: N at 0 mph
Humidity: 87%
Tue
Sunny
65°F | 50°F
Wed
Windy
67°F | 50°F
Thu
Partly Cloudy
65°F | 50°F
Fri
Partly Cloudy
66°F | 49°F
Secondary and/or seasonal residences continue to play a key role in Urla's economy, as demonstrated by the high number of residences (26,000 in all for the district) as compared to its population. Although Urla is keen to upgrade its arguments as a tourism destination with a wider appeal, the number of beds available in its accommodation units remains rather modest at only 185.
Urla's fish restaurants and other local specialties, notably a layered pastry called "katmer" is famous. Urla's name is also associated in Turkey with a particular breed of "gumbo", red in color, called "kınalı bamya" in Turkish.
While there are no large shopping malls in Urla, mid-size distributors and small commerces abound, especially in the coastal section of the district center. The total number of companies for the district as a whole was 1,812 in 2007. There are four banks operating through four branches in Urla.
Weather for Urla, Turkey
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45°F | °C
Current: Partly Cloudy
Wind: N at 0 mph
Humidity: 87%
Tue
Sunny
65°F | 50°F
Wed
Windy
67°F | 50°F
Thu
Partly Cloudy
65°F | 50°F
Fri
Partly Cloudy
66°F | 49°F
Secondary and/or seasonal residences continue to play a key role in Urla's economy, as demonstrated by the high number of residences (26,000 in all for the district) as compared to its population. Although Urla is keen to upgrade its arguments as a tourism destination with a wider appeal, the number of beds available in its accommodation units remains rather modest at only 185.
Urla's fish restaurants and other local specialties, notably a layered pastry called "katmer" is famous. Urla's name is also associated in Turkey with a particular breed of "gumbo", red in color, called "kınalı bamya" in Turkish.
While there are no large shopping malls in Urla, mid-size distributors and small commerces abound, especially in the coastal section of the district center. The total number of companies for the district as a whole was 1,812 in 2007. There are four banks operating through four branches in Urla.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Day 214: March 25, 2010 - Sailed to Canakkle, Turkey
Çanakkale is a province of Turkey, located in the northwestern part of the country. It takes its name from the town of Çanakkale.
Like Istanbul, Çanakkale province has a European (Thrace) and an Asian (Anatolia) part. The European part is formed by the Gallipoli (Gelibolu) peninsula, while the Asian part is largely coterminous with the historic region of Troad in Anatolia. They are separated by the Dardanelles strait, connecting the Sea of Marmara and the Aegean Sea.
The archaeological site of Troy is found in Çanakkale province.
Çanakkale (pronounced [tʃɑˈnɑkːɑle]) is a town and seaport in Turkey, in Çanakkale Province, on the southern (Asian) coast of the Dardanelles (or Hellespont) at their narrowest point. The population of the town is 96 588 (2009 estimates.) [1]
Çanakkale Province, like Istanbul Province, has territory in both Europe and Asia. Ferries cross here to the northern (European) side of the strait.
The city is the nearest major town to the site of ancient Troy. The "wooden horse" from the 2004 movie Troy is exhibited on the seafront. Çanakkale is the second city to be situated on two continents after Istanbul. However Çanakkale is closer to mid-division than Istanbul.
Gallipoli Campaign
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(Redirected from Battle of Gallipoli)
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Gallipoli Campaign
Part of the Middle Eastern Theatre (First World War)
The Battle of Gallipoli, February–April 1915
Gallipoli Campaign, April 1915.
Date 25 April 1915 – 6 January 1916
Location Gallipoli peninsula, Turkey
Result Ottoman victory
Belligerents
United Kingdom British Empire
* Australia Australia
* India British India
* Dominion of Newfoundland Newfoundland
* New Zealand New Zealand
* United Kingdom United Kingdom
[nb 1]
France France
* France French West Africa
Ottoman Empire
German Empire Germany[2]
Austria-Hungary[3]
Commanders
United Kingdom Sir Ian Hamilton
United Kingdom Lord Kitchener
United Kingdom John de Robeck German Empire Otto Liman von Sanders
Ottoman Empire Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
Ottoman EmpireEsat Pasha
Strength
5 divisions (initial)
16 divisions (final)[citation needed] 6 divisions (initial)
15 divisions (final)[citation needed]
Casualties and losses
220,000, 59% casualty rate[4] 253,000 60% Casualty rate[5]
[show]
v • d • e
Gallipoli Campaign
Naval operations – Anzac Cove – Helles – 1st Krithia – 2nd Krithia – 3rd Krithia – Gully Ravine – Sari Bair – Krithia Vineyard – Lone Pine – Suvla – The Nek – Chunuk Bair – Scimitar Hill – Hill 60
[show]
v • d • e
Theatres of World War I
European:
Balkans – Western Front – Eastern Front – Italian Front
Middle Eastern:
Caucasus – Persia – Gallipoli – Mesopotamia – Sinai and Palestine
African:
South-West Africa – West Africa – East Africa – North Africa
Asian and Pacific theatre
Atlantic Ocean – Mediterranean
The Gallipoli campaign took place at Gallipoli peninsula in Turkey from 25 April 1915 to 9 January 1916, during the First World War. A joint British and French operation was mounted to capture the Ottoman capital of Istanbul, and secure a sea route to Russia. The attempt failed, with heavy casualties on both sides.
In Turkey, the campaign is known as the Çanakkale Savaşları (Çanakkale Wars), after the province of Çanakkale. In the United Kingdom, it is called the Dardanelles Campaign or Gallipoli. In France it is called Les Dardanelles. In Australia,[6] New Zealand,[7] Ireland, [8] and Newfoundland,[9] it is known as the Gallipoli Campaign or simply as Gallipoli. It is also known as the Battle of Gallipoli.
The Gallipoli campaign resonated profoundly among all nations involved. In Turkey, the battle is perceived as a defining moment in the history of the Turkish people—a final surge in the defence of the motherland as the centuries-old Ottoman Empire was crumbling. The struggle laid the grounds for the Turkish War of Independence and the foundation of the Turkish Republic eight years later under Atatürk, himself a commander at Gallipoli.
The campaign was the first major battle undertaken by the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC), and is often considered to mark the birth of national consciousness in both of these countries. As Anzac Day, the 25th April remains the most significant commemoration of military casualties and veterans in Australia and New Zealand, surpassing Armistice Day/Remembrance Day.
Like Istanbul, Çanakkale province has a European (Thrace) and an Asian (Anatolia) part. The European part is formed by the Gallipoli (Gelibolu) peninsula, while the Asian part is largely coterminous with the historic region of Troad in Anatolia. They are separated by the Dardanelles strait, connecting the Sea of Marmara and the Aegean Sea.
The archaeological site of Troy is found in Çanakkale province.
Çanakkale (pronounced [tʃɑˈnɑkːɑle]) is a town and seaport in Turkey, in Çanakkale Province, on the southern (Asian) coast of the Dardanelles (or Hellespont) at their narrowest point. The population of the town is 96 588 (2009 estimates.) [1]
Çanakkale Province, like Istanbul Province, has territory in both Europe and Asia. Ferries cross here to the northern (European) side of the strait.
The city is the nearest major town to the site of ancient Troy. The "wooden horse" from the 2004 movie Troy is exhibited on the seafront. Çanakkale is the second city to be situated on two continents after Istanbul. However Çanakkale is closer to mid-division than Istanbul.
Gallipoli Campaign
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
(Redirected from Battle of Gallipoli)
Jump to: navigation, search
Gallipoli Campaign
Part of the Middle Eastern Theatre (First World War)
The Battle of Gallipoli, February–April 1915
Gallipoli Campaign, April 1915.
Date 25 April 1915 – 6 January 1916
Location Gallipoli peninsula, Turkey
Result Ottoman victory
Belligerents
United Kingdom British Empire
* Australia Australia
* India British India
* Dominion of Newfoundland Newfoundland
* New Zealand New Zealand
* United Kingdom United Kingdom
[nb 1]
France France
* France French West Africa
Ottoman Empire
German Empire Germany[2]
Austria-Hungary[3]
Commanders
United Kingdom Sir Ian Hamilton
United Kingdom Lord Kitchener
United Kingdom John de Robeck German Empire Otto Liman von Sanders
Ottoman Empire Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
Ottoman EmpireEsat Pasha
Strength
5 divisions (initial)
16 divisions (final)[citation needed] 6 divisions (initial)
15 divisions (final)[citation needed]
Casualties and losses
220,000, 59% casualty rate[4] 253,000 60% Casualty rate[5]
[show]
v • d • e
Gallipoli Campaign
Naval operations – Anzac Cove – Helles – 1st Krithia – 2nd Krithia – 3rd Krithia – Gully Ravine – Sari Bair – Krithia Vineyard – Lone Pine – Suvla – The Nek – Chunuk Bair – Scimitar Hill – Hill 60
[show]
v • d • e
Theatres of World War I
European:
Balkans – Western Front – Eastern Front – Italian Front
Middle Eastern:
Caucasus – Persia – Gallipoli – Mesopotamia – Sinai and Palestine
African:
South-West Africa – West Africa – East Africa – North Africa
Asian and Pacific theatre
Atlantic Ocean – Mediterranean
The Gallipoli campaign took place at Gallipoli peninsula in Turkey from 25 April 1915 to 9 January 1916, during the First World War. A joint British and French operation was mounted to capture the Ottoman capital of Istanbul, and secure a sea route to Russia. The attempt failed, with heavy casualties on both sides.
In Turkey, the campaign is known as the Çanakkale Savaşları (Çanakkale Wars), after the province of Çanakkale. In the United Kingdom, it is called the Dardanelles Campaign or Gallipoli. In France it is called Les Dardanelles. In Australia,[6] New Zealand,[7] Ireland, [8] and Newfoundland,[9] it is known as the Gallipoli Campaign or simply as Gallipoli. It is also known as the Battle of Gallipoli.
The Gallipoli campaign resonated profoundly among all nations involved. In Turkey, the battle is perceived as a defining moment in the history of the Turkish people—a final surge in the defence of the motherland as the centuries-old Ottoman Empire was crumbling. The struggle laid the grounds for the Turkish War of Independence and the foundation of the Turkish Republic eight years later under Atatürk, himself a commander at Gallipoli.
The campaign was the first major battle undertaken by the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC), and is often considered to mark the birth of national consciousness in both of these countries. As Anzac Day, the 25th April remains the most significant commemoration of military casualties and veterans in Australia and New Zealand, surpassing Armistice Day/Remembrance Day.
Day 213: March 24, 2010 - Istanbul to
Last 5 days along the coast of Turkey
Sailed Istanbul to Yalova - first day
Then Yalova to Mudanya
Then Mudanya to Bandirma
Then Bandirma to Aksaz
Finally Aksaz to Cardak
Weather today is high of 62 F and low of 39 F, Chance of Rain. Scattered Clouds. High: 62 °F . Wind Calm. 20% chance of precipitation (trace amounts).
Thursday Night
Chance of Rain. Scattered Clouds. Low: 39 °F . Wind Calm. 20% chance of precipitation (trace amounts). Windchill: 33 °F .
Description
Between the town of Çardak and the railway line, 55km/34mi east of Denizli at the western tip of the large Lake Acigöl, stands the well-preserved Çardak Hani. This Seljuk caravanserai with five aisles, each with two massive towers (one with five and one with three sides), was endowed in 1230 by Rasideddin Iyaz, a general of the sultan Alaeddin Kaykobad. Above the porch an inscription is flanked by two lions. Known in antiquity as Anaua Limne, Lake Acigöl (836m/2,742ft) covers an area of 1,153sq.km/445sq.miles but can often dry up in the summer months.
Sailed Istanbul to Yalova - first day
Then Yalova to Mudanya
Then Mudanya to Bandirma
Then Bandirma to Aksaz
Finally Aksaz to Cardak
Weather today is high of 62 F and low of 39 F, Chance of Rain. Scattered Clouds. High: 62 °F . Wind Calm. 20% chance of precipitation (trace amounts).
Thursday Night
Chance of Rain. Scattered Clouds. Low: 39 °F . Wind Calm. 20% chance of precipitation (trace amounts). Windchill: 33 °F .
Description
Between the town of Çardak and the railway line, 55km/34mi east of Denizli at the western tip of the large Lake Acigöl, stands the well-preserved Çardak Hani. This Seljuk caravanserai with five aisles, each with two massive towers (one with five and one with three sides), was endowed in 1230 by Rasideddin Iyaz, a general of the sultan Alaeddin Kaykobad. Above the porch an inscription is flanked by two lions. Known in antiquity as Anaua Limne, Lake Acigöl (836m/2,742ft) covers an area of 1,153sq.km/445sq.miles but can often dry up in the summer months.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Day 208: March 19, 2010 - Livathou to Istanbul
Sailed the last 25 days along the coast of Greece.
Conditions in Istanbul today: Weather for Istanbul, Turkey High 50°F Low 39 F
Current: Partly Cloudy
Wind: N at 8 mph
Humidity: 35%
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Istanbul
Conditions in Istanbul today: Weather for Istanbul, Turkey High 50°F Low 39 F
Current: Partly Cloudy
Wind: N at 8 mph
Humidity: 35%
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Istanbul
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Day 183: Feb 22, 2010
Sailed 78 km to Livathou, Greece
Weather is 13 degrees C, wind SSE at 9 knots, mostly cloudy
http://www.gtp.gr/LocPage.asp?ID=6336
Weather is 13 degrees C, wind SSE at 9 knots, mostly cloudy
http://www.gtp.gr/LocPage.asp?ID=6336
Day 182: Feb 20, 2010
Sailed 53 km to Erissos, Greece
Weather, partly cloudy winds at 6 knots and 12 degrees C
http://www.simplytravel.co.uk/st/sun/viewSelectedDestination.do?destinationCode=000864
the places made famous in Louis de Bernières book Captain Corelli's Mandolin • the Erissos Peninsula, where, uniquely in Kefalonia, the beautiful old buildings survived the 1953 earthquake • cosmopolitan Fiskardo - one of the most captivating seaside villages in the whole of Greece
Weather, partly cloudy winds at 6 knots and 12 degrees C
http://www.simplytravel.co.uk/st/sun/viewSelectedDestination.do?destinationCode=000864
the places made famous in Louis de Bernières book Captain Corelli's Mandolin • the Erissos Peninsula, where, uniquely in Kefalonia, the beautiful old buildings survived the 1953 earthquake • cosmopolitan Fiskardo - one of the most captivating seaside villages in the whole of Greece
Day 181: Feb 19, 2010
Sailed 60 Km to Lefkada http://www.greeklandscapes.com/greece/lefkada.html
Weather today was high 57 and low 42 with drizzle and light winds
Weather today was high 57 and low 42 with drizzle and light winds
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Day 178: Sailed to Igoumenitsa
Sailed 22 Km (2 and a half hours) to Igoumenitsa.
http://realtravel.com/d-31713-igoumenitsa
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/greece/igoumenitsa
Igoumenitsa (ih-goo-meh-nit-sah) is the end of the line for northwestern Greece, a busy, characterless port town 86km from Ioannina. It’s where you take the ferry to Italy or Corfu. Although Igoumenitsa is no tourist destination, the completion of the Egnatia Odos highway, linking Igoumenitsa with İstanbul, will enhance its stature as a leading cargo port.
http://realtravel.com/d-31713-igoumenitsa
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/greece/igoumenitsa
Igoumenitsa (ih-goo-meh-nit-sah) is the end of the line for northwestern Greece, a busy, characterless port town 86km from Ioannina. It’s where you take the ferry to Italy or Corfu. Although Igoumenitsa is no tourist destination, the completion of the Egnatia Odos highway, linking Igoumenitsa with İstanbul, will enhance its stature as a leading cargo port.
Day 177: Feb 15, 2010 Sailed to Melikia
30 mile sail in 6 hours to Melikia along the coast of Corfu - Low 8 degrees C to 14 C / Cloudy
http://www.corfuholidays.com/AccommodationDetails.asp?id=16
http://www.corfuholidays.com/AccommodationDetails.asp?id=16
Friday, February 12, 2010
Day 176: Feb 14, 2010 Short sail to Melitiei, Greece
Sailed 40 km in 6 hours to Melitiei
In this post the person calls Cofu the best island in the world.
http://www.agni.gr/message_boards/display_topic_threads.asp?TopicID=50794
In this post the person calls Cofu the best island in the world.
http://www.agni.gr/message_boards/display_topic_threads.asp?TopicID=50794
Day 175: Feb 13, 2010
Sailed to Palaiokastritsa - 52 Km
This is called the most picturesque island on Cofu and it is clear why
http://www.greeka.com/ionian/corfu/corfu-beaches/corfu-paleokastritsa.htm
This is called the most picturesque island on Cofu and it is clear why
http://www.greeka.com/ionian/corfu/corfu-beaches/corfu-paleokastritsa.htm
Day 174: Feb 12, 2010 - Sailed to Othoni, Greece
Sailed 145 Km in 12 hours and arrived at 5:18 has the sun was beginning to set.
The island is beautiful.
http://vacation.away.com/greece/travel-v2-cid401420-othoni-cid400173-travel.html
http://www.omogenia.com/othoni/othonisl.htm
The island is beautiful.
http://vacation.away.com/greece/travel-v2-cid401420-othoni-cid400173-travel.html
http://www.omogenia.com/othoni/othonisl.htm
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Day 171 to 173: Feb 9 to Feb 11, 2010
Day 171 Sailed from Taranto, Italy to porto cesareo 85 KM
Day 172 Sailed from Porto Cesareo to Pacci 45 Km
Day 173 sailed from Pacci around the end of the heel of the boot to Marina del Novagile 50 km
Tomorrow we sail to the island of Othoni, Greece
Day 172 Sailed from Porto Cesareo to Pacci 45 Km
Day 173 sailed from Pacci around the end of the heel of the boot to Marina del Novagile 50 km
Tomorrow we sail to the island of Othoni, Greece
Monday, February 8, 2010
Day 168 to 170: Feb 6 to Feb 8, 2010
Sailed from Croton to Cariati on Day 168 - 56 Km
Sailed from Cariati to trebisacce on Day 169 - 70 Km
Sailed from Trebisacce to Taranto on Day 170 - 110 Km
Taranto has a number of sites of historic value. Sitting along the Little Sea, The Aragonese Castle was built in the 15th century with the intention to protect the town from the Turks' frequent raids. The castle replaced a pre-existing fort which was deemed unfit for 15th century warfare.
The old town, including Piazza Fontana, Saint Domenico's church, Madonna della Salute Sanctuary, and a number of old palazzi, is standing exactly as it did a thousand years ago, when the Bizantynes rebuilt what the Saracens had raised to the ground in 927 AC. The picturesque alleyways, arches and stairwells, along with the old craftsmen workshops, contribute to its unique atmosphere.
Taranto features several Greek temple ruins - some stretching as far back as the 6th century BC - such as the remains of a Doric Temple still visible on Piazza Castello.
A number of 18th-century palazzi adorn the town centre. For years, they served as the main residence of local aristocratic families and these include Palazzo Carducci-Artenisio (1650), Palazzo Galeota (1728) and Palazzo Latagliata.
The Ponte Girevole (swing bridge), built in 1887, runs across the navigable ship canal that joins Mar Piccolo (Little Sea) with Mar Grande (Big Sea) and stretches along 89.9 meters or 294.95 ft. During its opening, the two ends of the city are literally left without connection.
A really important institution of Taranto is the "Galileo Ferraris" high school,founded in 1848, located in via Mascherpa 10. This school is famous for his high-developed level of instruction, because oh its high quality level of teachers and students. Others schools are: IIS Archita, IIS Quito Ennio, IIS Aristosseno, and ITIS Pacinotti.
The Promenade (lungomare), named after former Italian king Vittorio Emanuele III, overlooks the Mar Grande, with the imposing views of its natural harbour and commercial port.
Sailed from Cariati to trebisacce on Day 169 - 70 Km
Sailed from Trebisacce to Taranto on Day 170 - 110 Km
Taranto has a number of sites of historic value. Sitting along the Little Sea, The Aragonese Castle was built in the 15th century with the intention to protect the town from the Turks' frequent raids. The castle replaced a pre-existing fort which was deemed unfit for 15th century warfare.
The old town, including Piazza Fontana, Saint Domenico's church, Madonna della Salute Sanctuary, and a number of old palazzi, is standing exactly as it did a thousand years ago, when the Bizantynes rebuilt what the Saracens had raised to the ground in 927 AC. The picturesque alleyways, arches and stairwells, along with the old craftsmen workshops, contribute to its unique atmosphere.
Taranto features several Greek temple ruins - some stretching as far back as the 6th century BC - such as the remains of a Doric Temple still visible on Piazza Castello.
A number of 18th-century palazzi adorn the town centre. For years, they served as the main residence of local aristocratic families and these include Palazzo Carducci-Artenisio (1650), Palazzo Galeota (1728) and Palazzo Latagliata.
The Ponte Girevole (swing bridge), built in 1887, runs across the navigable ship canal that joins Mar Piccolo (Little Sea) with Mar Grande (Big Sea) and stretches along 89.9 meters or 294.95 ft. During its opening, the two ends of the city are literally left without connection.
A really important institution of Taranto is the "Galileo Ferraris" high school,founded in 1848, located in via Mascherpa 10. This school is famous for his high-developed level of instruction, because oh its high quality level of teachers and students. Others schools are: IIS Archita, IIS Quito Ennio, IIS Aristosseno, and ITIS Pacinotti.
The Promenade (lungomare), named after former Italian king Vittorio Emanuele III, overlooks the Mar Grande, with the imposing views of its natural harbour and commercial port.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Day 166: Feb 4, 2010 Sailed to Catanzaro, Italy
Weather
Finding a friend is so rare / as a day without wind in Catanzaro (an ancient Calabrian saying)
The climate of Catanzaro is typically Mediterranean, temperate, and characterized by a windy spring and autumn.
According to the thirty-year average of 1961-1990 reference, the average temperature of the coldest month, January, came to +8.9 °C, the hottest month, August, is +24,5 °C.
The climate, as mentioned, is marked by the presence of wind, even high intensity, especially during spring and autumn. The annual average intensity is about 4 knots with peaks at 6 knots, The months of April and May are characterized by strong winds and the "scirocco libeccio".
The annual rainfall is around 1,000 mm and are distributed in 87 days on average, with a long summer and a minimum peak in the autumn and winter.
[edit]
Finding a friend is so rare / as a day without wind in Catanzaro (an ancient Calabrian saying)
The climate of Catanzaro is typically Mediterranean, temperate, and characterized by a windy spring and autumn.
According to the thirty-year average of 1961-1990 reference, the average temperature of the coldest month, January, came to +8.9 °C, the hottest month, August, is +24,5 °C.
The climate, as mentioned, is marked by the presence of wind, even high intensity, especially during spring and autumn. The annual average intensity is about 4 knots with peaks at 6 knots, The months of April and May are characterized by strong winds and the "scirocco libeccio".
The annual rainfall is around 1,000 mm and are distributed in 87 days on average, with a long summer and a minimum peak in the autumn and winter.
[edit]
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Day 165: Feb 3, 2010 - Bianco, Italy to monasterace, italy
Sailed 60 Km
Temp 12 C to 6 C (42 to 53 F), wind is 7 to 10 Knots, Mostly Sunny
City of Monasterace: Calabria Region - Italy. Population, official site, zip code and post office, town profile, useful link. Mayor: Maria Carmela Lanzetta
City of Monasterace
Where
Region Calabria
Province Reggio Calabria (RC)
Zone Southern Italy
Population
3,426 (M 1,665; F 1,761)
Density (per square km): 218.9
See and Read
Info
Number of Families 1,219
Housing Units 2,323
Population Name monasteracesi
Patron Saint Sant'Andrea Avellino
Useful Link
Weather Forecast for Monasterace
Phone Numbers
Detailed Map Monasterace
Official Site
City Hall Email
Post Office
Codes
Zip Code 89040
Phone Prefix (+39) 0964
Istat Code 080052
Belfiore Code F324
Monasterace City Hall
Address: Piazza C. Placanica - 89040 Monasterace - ITALY
Phone Number: (+39) 0964-739025; Fax: (+39) 0964-739272
Mayor: Maria Carmela Lanzetta
Temp 12 C to 6 C (42 to 53 F), wind is 7 to 10 Knots, Mostly Sunny
City of Monasterace: Calabria Region - Italy. Population, official site, zip code and post office, town profile, useful link. Mayor: Maria Carmela Lanzetta
City of Monasterace
Where
Region Calabria
Province Reggio Calabria (RC)
Zone Southern Italy
Population
3,426 (M 1,665; F 1,761)
Density (per square km): 218.9
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Info
Number of Families 1,219
Housing Units 2,323
Population Name monasteracesi
Patron Saint Sant'Andrea Avellino
Useful Link
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Phone Numbers
Detailed Map Monasterace
Official Site
City Hall Email
Post Office
Codes
Zip Code 89040
Phone Prefix (+39) 0964
Istat Code 080052
Belfiore Code F324
Monasterace City Hall
Address: Piazza C. Placanica - 89040 Monasterace - ITALY
Phone Number: (+39) 0964-739025; Fax: (+39) 0964-739272
Mayor: Maria Carmela Lanzetta