Belvedere Marittimo
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Belvedere Marittimo | |
|---|---|
| — Comune — | |
| Comune di Belvedere Marittimo | |
 Belvedere Marittimo
|
|
| Coordinates: 39°37′N 15°52′E / 39.617°N 15.867°ECoordinates: 39°37′N 15°52′E / 39.617°N 15.867°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Calabria |
| Province | Cosenza (CS) |
| Frazioni | Laise, Santa Litterata, Trifari, Oracchio, Rocca. |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Arch. Mauro D'Aprile |
| Area | |
| • Total | 37 km2 (14 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 9,318 |
| • Density | 250/km2 (650/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Belvederesi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 87021 |
| Dialing code | 0985 |
| Patron saint | San Daniele |
| Saint day | 13 October |
| Website | Official website |
Belvedere Marittimo is a town and comune in the province of Cosenza in the Calabria region of southern Italy.
The town is made of two separate urbanized areas also called "paese" and "marina". The first is what's left of the original medieval town, the second was developed in more recent decades and it now represents the center of Belvedere Marittimo's commercial and turistic services.
[edit] Main sights
- The "Castello del Principe" was originally built by the Normands on what is the highest hill by the coast, around the year 1000. The castle was restored and enriched during the Spanish domination to assume the shape and architecture currently visible.
- Monastery of "San Daniele" (16th century)
- "Paolo Emilio" roman tower
- Church of "Rosario" (Rosary) founded in 1091
- Wooden Crucifix (17th century)
[edit] Events
- S.Daniele Festival and street market. 13-20 October
- On May 15 2008, Belvedere Marittimo will be the starting point of the 5th stage of the road bicycle race Giro d'Italia (Tour of Italy)
 |
This Calabrian location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
