Avetrana

Avetrana
Comune
Comune di Avetrana
Avetrana
Location of Avetrana in Italy
Coordinates: 40°21′N 17°44′E / 40.350°N 17.733°E / 40.350; 17.733Coordinates: 40°21′N 17°44′E / 40.350°N 17.733°E / 40.350; 17.733
Country Italy
Region  Apulia
Province Taranto (TA)
Frazioni Urmo Belsito
Government
  Mayor Antonio Minó
Area
  Total 73.23 km2 (28.27 sq mi)
Elevation 62 m (203 ft)
Population (30 April 2017)
  Total 6,670
  Density 91/km2 (240/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Avetranesi
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code 74020
Dialing code 099
Patron saint St. Blaise
Website Official website

Avetrana (Salentino: L'Aitràna) is a town and comune in the province of Taranto, part of the Apulia region of southeast Italy.

Main sights

  • The Castle (13th century) or Torrione
  • The Chiesa Madre (15th-16th-17th century)
  • Palazzo Imperiali (17th century)


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