an ancient, handsome, and strong town of Italy, in the kingdom of Naples and in the Terra di Lavoro, with a fort, citadel, harbour, and bishop's see. It was taken by the Austrians in 1707, and by the Spaniards in 1734. It is seated at the foot of a mountain near the sea, in E. Long. 13° 37'. N. Lat. 41° 30'.