Longobardi, Calabria

Longobardi is a town and comune in the province of Cosenza, part of the Calabria region of southern Italy. It is located between the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Monte Cocuzzo, one of the highest peaks in the area.

Longobardi
Comune di Longobardi
Church of Santa Domenica.
Location of Longobardi
Longobardi
Location of Longobardi in Italy
Longobardi
Longobardi (Calabria)
Coordinates: 39°12′N 16°05′E
CountryItaly
RegionCalabria
ProvinceCosenza (CS)
Government
  MayorGiacinto Mannarino
Area
  Total18.24 km2 (7.04 sq mi)
Elevation
325 m (1,066 ft)
Population
 (2007)[2]
  Total2,297
  Density130/km2 (330/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Longobardesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
87030
Dialing code0982
Patron saintSaint Nicola of Longobardi
Saint dayFebruary 3
WebsiteOfficial website

Main sights include the church of St. Francis, the Collegiata and the Palazzo Pellegrini with a notable staircase.

People

  • Saint Nicola Saggio, Minim, (1650-1709) who was canonized on the 23 November 2014



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