Alessano
Alessano
Alexianòn (Greek) | |
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| Comune di Alessano | |
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show Location of Alessano | |
  Alessano Location of Alessano in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 39°53′N 18°20′E / 39.883°N 18.333°ECoordinates: 39°53′N 18°20′E / 39.883°N 18.333°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Apulia |
| Province | Lecce (LE) |
| Frazioni | Marina di Novaglie, Montesardo |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Francesca Torsello |
| Area | |
| • Total | 28.69 km2 (11.08 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 140 m (460 ft) |
| Population (22 July 2018)[3] | |
| • Total | 6,391 |
| • Density | 220/km2 (580/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Alessanesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 73031 |
| Dialing code | 0833 |
| Patron saint | St. Trifone |
| Saint day | Last Monday in July |
| Website | Official website |
Alessano (Ancient Greek: Ἀλεξιανόν, romanized: Alexianón)[citation needed] is a town and comune in the province of Lecce, part of Apulia region of south-east Italy.
Main sights[]
- Mother Church of San Salvatore (late 18th century)
- Church of Sant'Antonio (late 16th-early 17th centuries)
- Church of Chapuchins
- Church of the Crucifix (1651)
- Ducal Palace, a fortified noble residence built in the late 15th century
References[]
- ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ Population from ISTAT
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