Corigliano Calabro
| Corigliano Calabro | ||
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| Città di Corigliano Calabro | ||
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 Corigliano Calabro
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| Coordinates: 39°36′N 16°31′E / 39.600°N 16.517°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Calabria | |
| Province | Cosenza (CS) | |
| Frazioni | Apollinara, Baraccone, Cantinella, Costa, Fabrizio Grande, Fabrizio Piccolo, Piana Caruso, San Nico, Scalo, Schiavonea, Simonetti, Thurio, Torricella, Villaggio Frassa | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Pasqualina Straface | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 196 km2 (76 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 210 m (690 ft) | |
| Population (31 May 2010) | ||
| • Total | 40,500 | |
| • Density | 210/km2 (540/sq mi) | |
| Demonym | Coriglianesi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 87064 | |
| Dialing code | 0983 | |
| Patron saint | Saint Francis of Paola | |
| Saint day | April 25 | |
| Website | comune.coriglianocalabro.cs.it | |
Corigliano Calabro is a comune and town located in the province of Cosenza, 26 miles (42 km) northeast of the city of Cosenza, in Calabria, southern Italy.
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Situation [edit]
It is situated near the mouth of a river of the same name, and contains an aqueduct. On an eminence overlooking the town is a feudal castle with massive towers and a deep trench. In the comune are the ruins of the ancient city of Thurii. Nearby is the site of the ancient city of Sybaris.
History [edit]
In 1879, it had a population of about 13,000. It had five churches, six convents, and a few public buildings. Licorice was made on a large scale, and there was a considerable trade in timber, wine, oranges, lemons, and olives.
Personalities [edit]
It is the birthplace of footballer Gennaro Gattuso and Francesco Serra, father of Brazilian politician José Serra.
References [edit]
"Corigliano". The American Cyclopædia. 1879.
External links [edit]
Media related to Corigliano Calabro at Wikimedia Commons- Official website (Italian)
- Nuova Corigliano, news and sports in Corigliano Calabro (Italian)
- Corigliano OnLine (Italian)
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