Castelmola
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{{Infobox Italian comune
| name = Castelmola
| official_name = Comune di Castelmola
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| region = Sicily
| metropolitan_city = Messina (ME)
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| area_total_km2 = 16.4
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| population_total = 1107
| population_as_of = Dec. 2004
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| elevation_m = 529
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| postal_code = 98030
| area_code = 0942
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Castelmola (Sicilian: Castermula) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Messina in the Italian region Sicily, located about {{convert|170|km|mi}} east of Palermo and about {{convert|40|km|mi}} southwest of Messina. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,107 and an area of {{convert|16.4|km2|mi2}}.All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").{{cite web|url=https://borghipiubelliditalia.it/sicilia/|title=Sicilia|access-date=1 August 2023|language=it}}
Castelmola has ancient Greek origins. Situated above Taormina, it formerly served as its acropolis. In the last decades it has become a popular tourist destination. On Labour Day, which in Italy falls on 1 May, there is an annual music festival "Castelrock", held in the main square, which features live music performances by local musicians.{{cite web |url=http://www.gazzettajonica.it/ |title=Home |website=gazzettajonica.it}}
Castelmola borders the following municipalities: Gaggi, Letojanni, Mongiuffi Melia, Taormina.
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File:Saracens’ path.jpg in mountains between Taormina and Castelmola]]
