Montefiore dell'Aso

Montefiore dell'Aso is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Ascoli Piceno in the Italian region Marche, located about 70 kilometres (43 mi) southeast of Ancona and about 25 kilometres (16 mi) northeast of Ascoli Piceno.

Montefiore dell'Aso
Comune di Montefiore dell'Aso
Square of Montefiore with bell tower, fountain and loggia
Coat of arms
Location of Montefiore dell'Aso
Montefiore dell'Aso
Location of Montefiore dell'Aso in Italy
Montefiore dell'Aso
Montefiore dell'Aso (Marche)
Coordinates: 43°3′N 13°45′E
CountryItaly
RegionMarche
ProvinceAscoli Piceno (AP)
Government
  MayorAchille Castelli
Area
  Total28.1 km2 (10.8 sq mi)
Elevation
412 m (1,352 ft)
Population
 (28 February 2010[2])[3]
  Total2,220
  Density79/km2 (200/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Montefiorani
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
63010
Dialing code0734
Patron saintSaint Lucy
Saint dayDecember 13
WebsiteOfficial website

One of several Hilltowns in Central Italy, Montefiore dell'Aso borders the following municipalities: Campofilone, Carassai, Lapedona, Massignano, Monterubbiano, Moresco, Petritoli, Ripatransone.

Historical sights include the Romanesque-Gothic church of St. Francis, housing the sepulchres of Cardinal Gentile Partino (1310) and painter Adolfo de Carolis, while the apses has frescoes by the Master of Offida.

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.
  3. "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.



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