Salizzole

Salizzole is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Verona in the Italian region Veneto, located about 100 kilometres (62 mi) west of Venice and about 20 kilometres (12 mi) southeast of Verona. Economy includes production of rice and of artistic furniture.

Salizzole
Comune
Comune di Salizzole
Scaliger Castle.
Coat of arms
Location of Salizzole
Salizzole
Location of Salizzole in Italy
Salizzole
Salizzole (Veneto)
Coordinates: 45°15′N 11°5′E
CountryItaly
RegionVeneto
ProvinceVerona (VR)
FrazioniBionde, Engazzà e Valmorsel
Government
 • MayorMirko Corrà
Area
 • Total30.65 km2 (11.83 sq mi)
Elevation
22 m (72 ft)
Population
 (1 December 2010)[2]
 • Total3,750
 • Density120/km2 (320/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Salizzolesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
37056
Dialing code045
Patron saintSaint Martin
Saint dayNovember 11
WebsiteOfficial website

Salizzole borders the following municipalities: Bovolone, Concamarise, Isola della Scala, Nogara, and Sanguinetto.

Main sights

Churches
  • Santa Maria Assunta (15th century)
  • S. Caterina di Alessandria (15th century)
  • S.Martino (16th century)

Villas
  • Corte Busa (15th century)
  • Villa Sagramoso-Campostrini-Malafatti (16th century)
  • Villa Zanetti (16th century)
  • Villa Franceschini (16th century))
  • Villa Pullè (17th century)

Fortifications
  • Castle (12th century). It was the residence of the family of Cangrande della Scala's mother.
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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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