Calcinate
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| Calcinate | |||
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| Comune di Calcinate | |||
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| Coordinates: 45°37′N 9°48′E / 45.617°N 9.8°ECoordinates: 45°37′N 9°48′E / 45.617°N 9.8°E | |||
| Country | Italy | ||
| Region | Lombardy | ||
| Province | Bergamo (BG) | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Flaminio Tisi | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 14 km2 (5 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 186 m (610 ft) | ||
| Population (Dec. 2004)[1] | |||
| • Total | 5,273 | ||
| • Density | 380/km2 (980/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym | Calcinatesi | ||
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | ||
| Postal code | 24050 | ||
| Dialing code | 035 | ||
| Patron saint | Sts. Peter and Paul | ||
| Saint day | June 29 | ||
Calcinate (Eastern Lombard: Calsinàt) is a town and comune in the province of Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy. Its economy is mostly based on industry.[citation needed]
[edit] History
The origin of the town are Gaulish and Roman, though it is first mentioned in a document from 1148. It was conquered by the Republic of Venice in the 15th century, and remained to it until 1797. In that period it became a flourishing agricultural centre.
[edit] Main sights
- Baroque parish church of Santa Maria Assunta and San Vittore.
- Romanesque church of San Martino (c. 14th century).
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