Balsorano
Balsorano | ||
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Comune | ||
| Comune di Balsorano | ||
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Location of Balsorano | ||
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| Coordinates: 41°48′39″N 13°33′39″E / 41.81083°N 13.56083°E / 41.81083; 13.56083 | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Abruzzo | |
| Province | L'Aquila (AQ) | |
| Frazioni | Balsorano vecchio, Case Marconi, Collecastagno, Collepiano, Fosse, La Selva, Grottella, Pagliare, Pelagalli, Ridotti, Tre Ponti | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Antonella Buffone | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 58.85 km2 (22.72 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 340 m (1,120 ft) | |
| Population (31 March 2018)[1] | ||
| • Total | 3,446 | |
| • Density | 59/km2 (150/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Balsoranesi | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code | 67052 | |
| Dialing code | 0863 | |
| Patron saint | St. George Martyr | |
| Saint day | April 23 | |
| Website | Official website | |
Balsorano (Marsicano: Balz'rana) is a comune (municipality) and town in the province of L'Aquila in the Abruzzo region of Italy.
History
Balsorano is mentioned for the first time in the 10th century. During the Middle Ages and modern era, it was held by the Piccolomini baronial family.
Main sights
Piccolomini castle: The castle was built by Antonio Piccolomini, nephew of pope Pius II, in 1460.
Now it is an hotel and it has been used as location for several Italian movies.[2]
References
^ Population data from Istat
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