Saltara
Saltara is a frazione of the comune of Colli al Metauro in the province of Pesaro e Urbino, Marche, central Italy. It is on a 120-metre (390 ft) hill overlooking the lower Metauro valley. It was a separate comune until 1 January 2017.
Saltara | |
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  Saltara Location of Saltara in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 43°45′12.35″N 12°53′51.36″E | |
| Country |  |
| Region | Marche |
| Province | Pesaro e Urbino (PU) |
| Comune | Colli al Metauro |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.99 km2 (3.86 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 160 m (520 ft) |
| Population (31 December 2015)[1] | |
| • Total | 6,925 |
| • Density | 690/km2 (1,800/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Saltaresi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 61036 |
| Dialing code | 0721 |
| Patron saint | St. Sebastian |
| Saint day | 20 January |
Before World War II Saltara was a center of pallone col bracciale playing.
Main sights
- Remains of the medieval castle
- Former church of Fonte (1595)
- Sanctuary of Madonna della Villa
- Convent of San Francesco di Rovereto
- Science Museum of Villa del Balì
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References
- All demographics and other statistics from the Italian statistical institute (Istat)
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