Piovene Rocchette

Piovene Rocchette
Comune
Comune di Piovene Rocchette

Coat of arms
Piovene Rocchette

Location of Piovene Rocchette in Italy

Coordinates: 45°46′N 11°26′E / 45.767°N 11.433°E / 45.767; 11.433
Country Italy
Region Veneto
Province / Metropolitan city Vicenza (VI)
Government
  Mayor Maurizio Colman
Area
  Total 12 km2 (5 sq mi)
Elevation 277 m (909 ft)
Population (31 August 2008)[1]
  Total 8,272
  Density 690/km2 (1,800/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Piovenesi/Rocchettensi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 36013
Dialing code 0445
Patron saint St. Stephen
Saint day 26 December
Website Official website

Piovene Rocchette is a town in the province of Vicenza, Veneto, northern Italy. It is west of SP349 provincial road.

Monte Summano dominates Piovene Rocchette and has been place of religious pilgrimage since the 15th century. On the slopes of Mount Summano is the 17th century chapel of Ospizio which once hosted pilgrims making the trip to Monte Summano.

Sources

  1. All demographics and other statistics from the Italian statistical institute (Istat)



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