Spilamberto

Spilamberto
Comune
Comune di Spilamberto

Coat of arms
Spilamberto
Location of Spilamberto in Italy
Coordinates: 44°32′N 11°1′E / 44.533°N 11.017°E / 44.533; 11.017
Country Italy
Region Emilia-Romagna
Province Modena (MO)
Frazioni San Vito
Government
  Mayor Umberto Costantini
Area
  Total 29.5 km2 (11.4 sq mi)
Elevation 70 m (230 ft)
Population (31 July 2015)[1]
  Total 12,575
  Density 430/km2 (1,100/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Spilambertesi
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code 41057
Dialing code 059
Patron saint St. John the Baptist, St. Hadrian III
Saint day June 24, July 8
Website Official website

Spilamberto (Modenese: Spilambêrt; Western Bolognese: Spilanbêrt) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Modena in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 25 kilometres (16 mi) west of Bologna and about 10 kilometres (6 mi) southeast of Modena.

Famous in June is the Fiera di San Giovanni, attracting a lot of people in the town. Spilamberto is a renowned center of production of balsamic vinegar and other typical products of the region. Also famous for Giovanni Cavani luthier who's musical instruments are famous all over the world.

Religious buildings

Among the churches within the town limits are:

  • Chiesa della Beata Vergine
  • Chiesa delle Monache Cappuccine Scalze
  • San Giovanni Battista
  • Sant'Adriano III Papa
  • Santa Maria degli Angioli
  • San Vito Martire
  • Oratorio della Santissima Annunziata di Collecchio
  • Oratorio di S. Liberata

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.


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