Spilamberto

Spilamberto (Modenese: Spilambêrt; Western Bolognese: Spilanbêrt) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Modena in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 25 kilometres (16 mi) west of Bologna and about 10 kilometres (6 mi) southeast of Modena.

Spilamberto
Comune
Comune di Spilamberto
Coat of arms
Location of Spilamberto
Spilamberto
Location of Spilamberto in Italy
Spilamberto
Spilamberto (Emilia-Romagna)
Coordinates: 44°32′N 11°1′E
CountryItaly
RegionEmilia-Romagna
ProvinceModena (MO)
FrazioniSan Vito
Government
 • MayorUmberto Costantini
Area
 • Total29.5 km2 (11.4 sq mi)
Elevation
70 m (230 ft)
Population
 (31 July 2015)[2]
 • Total12,575
 • Density430/km2 (1,100/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Spilambertesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
41057
Dialing code059
Patron saintSt. John the Baptist, St. Hadrian III
Saint dayJune 24, July 8
WebsiteOfficial website

Famous in June is the Fiera di San Giovanni, attracting a lot of people in the town. Spilamberto is a renowned center of production of balsamic vinegar and other typical products of the region. Also famous for Giovanni Cavani luthier whose musical instruments are famous all over the world.

Religious buildings

Among the churches within the town limits are:

  • Chiesa della Beata Vergine
  • Chiesa delle Monache Cappuccine Scalze
  • San Giovanni Battista
  • Sant'Adriano III Papa
  • Santa Maria degli Angioli
  • San Vito Martire
  • Oratorio della Santissima Annunziata di Collecchio
  • Oratorio di S. Liberata

References
  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.

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