Arcavacata
Arcavacata is an Italian hamlet (frazione) of the municipality of Rende in the province of Cosenza, Calabria. Its population is of 1,831.[1]
Arcavacata | |
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 Panoramic view | |
  Arcavacata Location of Arcavacata in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 39°21′29″N 16°12′41″E | |
| Country |  |
| Region |  |
| Province | Cosenza (CS) |
| Comune | Rende |
| Elevation | 320 m (1,050 ft) |
| Population (2009)[1] | |
| • Total | 1,831 |
| Demonym(s) | Arcavacatesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 87036 |
| Dialing code | (+39) 0984 |
| Patron saint | Immaculate Conception |
| Saint day | 20 February |
History
The name Arcavacata comes from the existence of an ancient fortress - lookout "Arce - suited", which is spoken in some papal documents of the Middle Ages.
Geography
The village is located on the hills north of the urban area of Cosenza, close to Quattromiglia and 4 km from Rende.[2]
Culture
The hamlet of Arcavacata is famous because in its territory there is the University of Calabria, the largest campus in Italy.[3]
Gallery
University of Calabria.JPG)
St. Mary's church
References
- (in Italian) Infos on italia.indettaglio.it
- 1377317017 Arcavacata on OpenStreetMap
- "Google Maps". Google Maps. Retrieved 2016-01-21.
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