Scoglitti | |
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Coordinates: 36°53′00″N14°26′00″E / 36.88333°N 14.43333°E Coordinates: 36°53′00″N14°26′00″E / 36.88333°N 14.43333°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Sicily |
Province | Ragusa (RG) |
Comune | Vittoria |
Elevation | 20 m (70 ft) |
Population (2011) [1] | |
• Total | 4,175 |
Demonym | Scoglittesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 97019 |
Dialing code | (+39) 0932 |
Scoglitti (Sicilian : Scugghitti) is a fishing village and hamlet ( frazione ) of Vittoria, a municipality in the Province of Ragusa, Sicily, Italy. In 2011 it had a population of 4,175. [1]
Scoglitti found a niche in history after being selected by the Allies as the site for an amphibious invasion of Sicily made by the US 45th Infantry Division during World War II.
When the invasion went ahead on July 10, 1943, rough seas disorganized the attacking boat waves, and the soft sand was an impediment to movement. However, the location was poorly defended and the Allies were able to consolidate their position in a day or two and move further inland.
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In addition to its fishing industry, the village derives a substantial part of its income from tourism.
The village hosts a daily fishing auction, and annual events such as the Festival of St Francesco, and the procession of the Virgine di Portosalvo.
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