Bellosguardo
Bellosguardo | |
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Comune | |
Comune di Bellosguardo | |
![]() Panoramic view from "Piazza XX Settembre" | |
![]() Bellosguardo within the Province of Salerno | |
![]() ![]() Bellosguardo Location of Bellosguardo in Italy | |
Coordinates: 40°25′21.85″N 15°18′46.95″E / 40.4227361°N 15.3130417°ECoordinates: 40°25′21.85″N 15°18′46.95″E / 40.4227361°N 15.3130417°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Campania |
Province | Salerno (SA) |
Government | |
• Mayor | Giuseppe Parente |
Area | |
• Total | 16.75 km2 (6.47 sq mi) |
Elevation | 559 m (1,834 ft) |
Population (28 February 2017)[1] | |
• Total | 778 |
• Density | 46/km2 (120/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Bellosguardesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 84020 |
Dialing code | 0828 |
Patron saint | Saint Michael |
Saint day | 29 September |
Website | Official website |
Bellosguardo is a town and comune in the province of Salerno in the Campania region of south-western Italy.
The word "Bellosguardo" is made up of 2 parts: the first is "Bello" that means "beautiful, pretty"; the second "Sguardo" whose meaning is "view, landscape". In the past, the town was also called "Belrisguardo".
Geography
Bellosguardo is located in Cilento and is part of its national park. It borders with the municipalities of Aquara, Felitto, Laurino, Ottati, Roscigno and Sant'Angelo a Fasanella.[2]
Main sights
- St. Michael the Arcangel's Church
- Forest Macchia
- St. Maria's convent
- Salvo D'Acquisto's square
Cuisine
Typical dishes include:
- Sfogliatella bellosguardese
- Tortanetto
- Cicci ammaritati
- Bucatini ammullicati
- Coniglio 'mbuttunat
See also
References
External links
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