Rutigliano

Rutigliano (Rutiglianese: Retegghiéne) is a town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Bari, Apulia, southern Italy.

Rutigliano
Comune di Rutigliano
Castle of Rutigliano.
Location of Rutigliano
Rutigliano
Location of Rutigliano in Italy
Rutigliano
Rutigliano (Apulia)
Coordinates: 40°56′N 16°54′E
CountryItaly
RegionApulia
Metropolitan cityBari (BA)
Government
  MayorRoberto Romagno
Area
  Total53.85 km2 (20.79 sq mi)
Elevation
125 m (410 ft)
Population
 (28 June 2016)[2]
  Total18,644
  Density350/km2 (900/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Rutiglianesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
70018
Dialing code080
Patron saintSt. Nicholas
Saint day6 December
WebsiteOfficial website

Main sights

  • Norman castle (11th century), built above a pre-existing Byzantine watchtower or fortification.
  • Collegiate church of Santa Maria della Colonna
  • Church of Sant'Andrea
  • Church of San Vincenzo
  • Post Office

References



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