Rutigliano

Rutigliano
Comune
Comune di Rutigliano
Castle of Rutigliano.
Rutigliano
Location of Rutigliano in Italy
Coordinates: 40°56′N 16°54′E / 40.933°N 16.900°E / 40.933; 16.900Coordinates: 40°56′N 16°54′E / 40.933°N 16.900°E / 40.933; 16.900
Country Italy
Region Apulia
Metropolitan city Bari (BA)
Government
  Mayor Roberto Romagno
Area
  Total 53.85 km2 (20.79 sq mi)
Elevation 125 m (410 ft)
Population (28 June 2016)[1]
  Total 18,644
  Density 350/km2 (900/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Rutiglianesi
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code 70018
Dialing code 080
Patron saint St. Nicholas
Saint day 6 December
Website Official website

Rutigliano (Rutiglianese: Retegghiéne) is a town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Bari, Apulia, southern Italy.

Main sights

  • Norman castle (11th century), built above a pre-existing Byzantine watchtower or fortification.
  • Collegiate church of Santa Maria della Colonna
  • Church of Sant'Andrea
  • Church of San Vincenzo

References

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