Castelvetere in Val Fortore
Castelvetere in Val Fortore is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Benevento in the Italian region Campania, located about 90 km northeast of Naples and about 35 km northeast of Benevento in the upper valley of the Fortore River (Sannio).
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| Coordinates: 41°27′N 14°56′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Province | Benevento (BN) |
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| • Mayor | Gianfranco Mottola |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.58 km2 (13.35 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 706 m (2,316 ft) |
| Population (30 June 2017)[2] | |
| • Total | 1,183 |
| • Density | 34/km2 (89/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Castelvetresi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 82023 |
| Dialing code | 0824 |
| Patron saint | St. Nicholas |
| Website | Official website |
It is known from the 12th century.
Main sights
- Remains of the defensive tower
- Portal of the church of St. Nicholas, with some fine sculptures
- Palazzo Marchesale (18th century)
- Communal Villa (garden)
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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