Villar San Costanzo

Villar San Costanzo is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Cuneo in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 70 kilometres (43 mi) southwest of Turin and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) northwest of Cuneo. As of 31 August 2007, it had a population of 1,474 and an area of 19.5 square kilometres (7.5 sq mi).[3]

Villar San Costanzo

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Comune
Comune di Villar San Costanzo
Location of Villar San Costanzo
Villar San Costanzo
Location of Villar San Costanzo in Italy
Villar San Costanzo
Villar San Costanzo (Piedmont)
Coordinates: 44°29′N 7°23′E
CountryItaly
RegionPiedmont
ProvinceProvince of Cuneo (CN)
FrazioniMorra, Artesio, Rivoira
Area
 • Total19.5 km2 (7.5 sq mi)
Elevation
605 m (1,985 ft)
Population
 (Aug. 2007)[2]
 • Total1,474
 • Density76/km2 (200/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
12020
Dialing code0171
Patron saintConstantius
WebsiteOfficial website

Sights to see in Villar San Costanzo include the natural reserve known as Ciciu del Villar; the Abbey built in early 700 AD; and the very ancient church of San Costanzo al Monte, a stunning example of Romanesque-Gothic architecture dating back to the 12th century. The town takes its name from Saint Constantius, a soldier of the Theban Legion, who is said to have been beheaded at the spot now occupied by the sanctuary of San Costanzo al Monte.[4] The local geologic formation known as Ciciu del Villar, which are columns formed by natural erosion, was connected with Constantius' legend: the stones are said to be the Roman soldiers sent to kill him, who were miraculously petrified before they could harm the saint.[4]

Villar San Costanzo borders the following municipalities: Busca, Dronero and Roccabruna.

  • Santuario di San Costanzo al Monte
  • Santuario di San Costanzo al Monte
  • Ciciu del Villar

Demographic evolution

Twin towns — sister cities

Villar San Costanzo is twinned with:

References
  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  3. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  4. Arduino, Fabio (October 27, 2005). "San Costanzo e compagni". Santi e Beati. Retrieved December 28, 2008.


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