Gussago
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| Gussago Ghüsàch |
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| Comune di Gussago | |
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 Gussago
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| Coordinates: 45°36′N 10°9′E / 45.6°N 10.15°ECoordinates: 45°36′N 10°9′E / 45.6°N 10.15°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Province | Brescia (BS) |
| Frazioni | Barco, Casaglio, Civine, Croce, Mandolossa, Navezze, Piazza, Piedeldosso, Ronco, Sale di Gussago, Villa |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Lucia Lazzari (PDL) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 25 km2 (10 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 185 m (607 ft) |
| Population (August 2010)[1] | |
| • Total | 16,697 |
| • Density | 670/km2 (1,700/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Gussaghesi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 25064 |
| Dialing code | 030 |
| Patron saint | Santa Maria Assunta |
| Saint day | 15 August |
| Website | Official website |
Gussago is a town and comune in the province of Brescia, in Lombardy. This smart town is situated in Franciacorta, a very famous land known for its precious wines. There are also many other cookery specialities, as spiedo (rolled birds), meat products and wines.
The most important monument is Santissima, an old cloister situated on the summit of Barbisone Hill.
The patroness Saint of Gussago is St.Mary.
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