Ortonovo
Ortonovo | |
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| Comune di Ortonovo | |
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Location of Ortonovo  | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Liguria |
| Province | La Spezia (SP) |
| Frazioni | Casano, Casano alto, Dogana, Isola, Luni, Luni antica, Nicola, Serravalle |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Francesco Petrini |
| Area | |
• Total | 13.8 km2 (5.3 sq mi) |
| Population (31 December 2007)[1] | |
• Total | 8,580 |
| • Density | 620/km2 (1,600/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Ortonovesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 19034 |
| Dialing code | 0187 |
Ortonovo is a comune (municipality) in the Province of La Spezia in the Italian region Liguria, located about 100 km (62 mi) southeast of Genoa and about 20 km (12 mi) east of La Spezia.
It is the easternmost commune in Liguria, bordering Tuscany at the feet of the Apuan Alps. The communal territory include the frazione of Luni, one of the most important cities in the area in Roman and early medieval times.
Main sights
The ancient town is surrounded by a line of walls with two entrances. In the central square is the Guinigi Tower, today the campanile of the church of St. Lawrence (17th century) but once connected to a now disappeared castle. Other sights include:
- Church of Sts. James and Philip (15th century)
- Sanctuary of Mirteto (16th century)
- Castle of Volpiglione
- Rocca (fortress) of the frazione of Nicola
References
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