Cortazzone
Cortazzone is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Asti in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 30 kilometres (19 mi) southeast of Turin and about 14 kilometres (9 mi) northwest of Asti.
Cortazzone | |
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| Comune di Cortazzone | |
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 Coat of arms | |
Location of Cortazzone 
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  Cortazzone Location of Cortazzone in Italy  Cortazzone Cortazzone (Piedmont) | |
| Coordinates: 44°59′N 8°4′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Province | Asti (AT) |
| Frazioni | Briccarello, Mongiglietto, Valmezzana, Vanara |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Francesco Chiara |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.4 km2 (4.0 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 225 m (738 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 658 |
| • Density | 63/km2 (160/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Cortazzonesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 14010 |
| Dialing code | 0141 |
| Website | Official website |
Main sights
The Romanesque Church of San Secondo at Mongiglietto Hill.
The Romanesque church of San Secondo di Cortazzone is located on the hill of the last, about a kilometre west of the main centre of population. Dating from the 11th century, it is regarded as one of the most significant examples of medieval architecture in the Basso Monferrato. It is included in a well known tourist route called "Percorso del Romanico Astigiano" together with Vezzolano Abbey and San Nazario & Celso chapel in Montechiaro d'Asti, among others.
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.
- "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
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