Salzano
| Salzano | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Salzano | |
  Salzano Location of Salzano in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 45°32′N 12°7′E / 45.533°N 12.117°ECoordinates: 45°32′N 12°7′E / 45.533°N 12.117°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Venice (VE) |
| Frazioni | Robegano |
| Area | |
| • Total | 17 km2 (7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 10 m (30 ft) |
| Population (28 February 2007) | |
| • Total | 12,033 |
| • Density | 710/km2 (1,800/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Salzanesi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 30030 |
| Dialing code | 041 |
| Patron saint | Bartholomew the Apostle |
| Saint day | 24 August |
| Website | Official website |
Salzano is a town and comune in the province of Venice, located 15 kilometres (9 mi) from Venice (Veneto, Italy). As of 2007, Salzano had an estimated population of 11,953. [1]
History
The area of Salzano was already inhabited in the Roman era, but it the first documents attesting its existence dates back to the Middle Ages (1283).
Main sights
The City Hall is in the old Villa Jacur, once owned by a Jewish family who ran a spinnery. The villa stands close to the remains of the spinnery and its high chimney. It hosts a garden with two artificial lakes and a tiny grotto.
The bell tower of the church is the highest of Veneto region after San Marco Campanile in Venice and the one of Trebaseleghe. Pope Pius X was Archpriest of the town from 1867 till 1875. The bell tower hosted a tiny museum dedicated to him.
Twin towns
Salzano is twinned with:
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Villefontaine, France, since 2009
External links
Sources
- ↑ "The World Gazetteer". Archived from the original on 9 February 2013. Retrieved 2007-02-21.