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 1797, 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.