Cecchina
Cecchina (Italian pronunciation: [tʃekˈkiːna]) is a town located approximately 30 km south-east of Rome in the Italian region of Lazio, in central Italy.
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| Coordinates: 41°46′N 12°37′E | |
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| Region | Lazio |
| Province | Rome |
| Comune | Albano Laziale Ariccia Ardea |
| Elevation | 235 m (771 ft) |
| Population (December 31, 2004) | |
| • Total | 12,000 |
| Demonym(s) | Cecchinesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 00041 |
| Dialing code | 06 |
Overview
The town is a frazione[1] of the comune (municipality) of Albano Laziale; it is part of the famous Castelli Romani; the elevation of the town is about 235 m above sea level[2] and it shares its borders with the municipalities of Ariccia and Ardea. Population is 12,000 inhabitants. The town is on one side of Vallericcia, one of the ancient craters of the Vulcano Laziale (Alban Hills). Cecchina is located at km 9 of Via Nettunense a main road which connects Rome to Anzio.
Patron saint of Cecchina is St. Philip Neri.
Photogallery
Cecchina view with part of the Alban hills
View of Cecchina from the hill called Poggio Ameno
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See also
References
- Cecchina is divided between the comuni of Albano Laziale, Ariccia and Ardea by municipal statute
- Regione Lazio - Dipartimento territorio ed urbanistica - cartography - altimetria di Cecchina vecchia
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