Romagnano Sesia

Romagnano Sesia is a town and comune (municipality) of about 4,000 inhabitants in the Province of Novara in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) northeast of Turin and about 25 kilometres (16 mi) northwest of Novara.

Romagnano Sesia
Comune di Romagnano Sesia
Coat of arms
Location of Romagnano Sesia
Romagnano Sesia
Location of Romagnano Sesia in Italy
Romagnano Sesia
Romagnano Sesia (Piedmont)
Coordinates: 45°38′N 8°23′E
CountryItaly
RegionPiedmont
ProvinceNovara (NO)
FrazioniMauletta
Government
  MayorAlessandro Carini
Area
  Total17.98 km2 (6.94 sq mi)
Elevation
266 m (873 ft)
Population
 (2007)[2]
  Total4,045
  Density220/km2 (580/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Romagnanesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
28078
Dialing code0163
Patron saintSt. Silvanus
WebsiteOfficial website
Piazza della Liberta

Romagnano Sesia borders the following municipalities: Cavallirio, Fontaneto d'Agogna, Gattinara, Ghemme, Prato Sesia, and Serravalle Sesia.

Sights include the so-called "Cantina dei Santi" (Saints' cellar), that is a room which is the only remaining evidence of the ancient, powerful Benedectine monastery of S. Silano. The Cantina is completely painted with frescos dating back to the 15th century (Biblical story of David and King Saul).

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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