Bellosguardo

Bellosguardo is a town and comune in the province of Salerno in the Campania region of south-western Italy.

For the organization founded by Huguette Clark in the city of Santa Barbara, California, see Bellosguardo Foundation.
Bellosguardo
Comune
Comune di Bellosguardo
Panoramic view from "Piazza XX Settembre"
Bellosguardo within the Province of Salerno
Location of Bellosguardo
Bellosguardo
Location of Bellosguardo in Italy
Bellosguardo
Bellosguardo (Campania)
Coordinates: 40°25′21.85″N 15°18′46.95″E
CountryItaly
RegionCampania
ProvinceSalerno (SA)
Government
 • MayorGiuseppe Parente
Area
 • Total16.75 km2 (6.47 sq mi)
Elevation
559 m (1,834 ft)
Population
 (28 February 2017)[2]
 • Total778
 • Density46/km2 (120/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Bellosguardesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
84020
Dialing code0828
Patron saintSaint Michael
Saint day29 September
WebsiteOfficial website

The word "Bellosguardo" is made up of 2 parts: the first is "Bello" that means "beautiful, pretty"; the second "Sguardo" whose meaning is "view, landscape". In the past, the town was also called "Belrisguardo".

Geography

Bellosguardo is located in Cilento and is part of its national park. It borders with the municipalities of Aquara, Felitto, Laurino, Ottati, Roscigno and Sant'Angelo a Fasanella.[3]

Main sights
  • St. Michael the Arcangel's Church
  • Forest Macchia
  • St. Maria's convent
  • Salvo D'Acquisto's square

Cuisine

Typical dishes include:

  • Sfogliatella bellosguardese
  • Tortanetto
  • Cicci ammaritati
  • Bucatini ammullicati
  • Coniglio 'mbuttunat

See also

References
  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. (in Italian) Source: Istat 2011
  3. 40488 Bellosguardo on OpenStreetMap



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