Colognola ai Colli
Colognola ai Colli is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Verona in the Italian region Veneto, located about 90 kilometres (56 mi) west of Venice and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) east of Verona.
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Location of Colognola ai Colli 
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| Coordinates: 45°26′N 11°12′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Province | Verona (VR) |
| Frazioni | Monte con Villa (comune seat), San Zeno, Pieve, Stra e San Vittore |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Claudio Carcereri De Prati |
| Area | |
| • Total | 20.8 km2 (8.0 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 80 m (260 ft) |
| Population (30 June 2017)[2] | |
| • Total | 8,688 |
| • Density | 420/km2 (1,100/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Colognolesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 37030 |
| Dialing code | 045 |
| Patron saint | St. Blaise |
| Saint day | February 3 |
| Website | Official website |
Colognola ai Colli borders the following municipalities: Belfiore, Caldiero, Cazzano di Tramigna, Illasi, Lavagno, and Soave.
Main sights
- Church of Santa Maria della Pieve (12th century). It was originally a temple devoted to the Roman god Mercury.
Main products
- 'Wines: Valpolicella DOC, Amarone DOC and Recioto Soave DOC
- "Bisi" (Peas): this product makes Colognola ai Colli famous all over the province of Verona. Every year in May, there is a festival dedicated to Colognola's peas: "La Sagra dei Bisi". The typical dish is called 'Risi e bisi', risotto with peas.
Sister city
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References
- "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
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