Marsiglia (Davagna)

Marsiglia is an Italian village and hamlet (frazione) of the municipality of Davagna in the Province of Genoa, Liguria. As of 2009 its population was of 55.[1]

Marsiglia
Marsiglia
Location of Marsiglia in Italy
Coordinates: 44°27′15″N 9°03′53.01″E
Country Italy
Region Liguria
ProvinceGenoa (GE)
ComuneDavagna
Elevation
553 m (1,814 ft)
Population
 (2009)[1]
  Total55
Demonym(s)Marsigliesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
16022
Dialing code(+39) 010

History

As for a local legend, the village was founded by some people from the French city of Marseille, that in Italian is spoken Marsiglia. The village church, dedicated to the patron John the Baptist, was first mentioned in a church document of 1213.[2]

Geography

Marsiglia is part of the municipal subdivision of Calvari, that includes the nearby villages of Calvari, Canate and Cavassolo.[3] It is a hill village located upon the Bisagno river valley, 8 kilometres (5 mi) from Davagna, 14 kilometres (9 mi) from Bargagli and 20 kilometres (12 mi) from the center of Genoa.

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References

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