Solofra
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| Solofra | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di Solofra | ||
Interior of Collegiata
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 Solofra
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| Coordinates: 40°50′N 14°51′E / 40.833°N 14.850°ECoordinates: 40°50′N 14°51′E / 40.833°N 14.850°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Campania | |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Avellino (AV) | |
| Frazioni | Sant'Agata Irpina, Sant'Andrea Apostolo | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 21 km2 (8 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 384 m (1,260 ft) | |
| Population (2010) | ||
| • Total | 12,313 | |
| • Density | 590/km2 (1,500/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Solofrani | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 83029 | |
| Dialing code | 0825 | |
| Patron saint | Michael the Archangel | |
| Saint day | 29 September | |
| Website | Official website | |
Solofra is a town and comune in the province of Avellino, in the Campania region of southern Italy. In 2010 its population was 12,313.[1]
Geography[edit]
The town is bordered by Aiello del Sabato, Calvanico (SA), Contrada, Montoro Superiore and Serino. Its frazioni are the villages of Sant'Agata Irpina and Sant'Andrea Apostolo.
History[edit]
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History[edit]
The Collegiata di San Michele Arcangelo was built in the 16th-17th centuries.,[2] and has rich interior decoration with canvases by the Guarino family, and an altarpiece of Giovanni Battista Lama.
Economy[edit]
Solofra is one of Italy's most famous towns for the tanning of leather. There are more than 200 tanneries in the town.[citation needed] The tanning methods in Solofra are considered some of the best in Italy.
References[edit]
- ^ (Italian) Source: Istat 2010
- ^ Solofra Storica, history of Collegiata.
External links[edit]
Media related to Solofra at Wikimedia Commons
- (Italian) Solofra official website
- (Italian) Local Police of Solofra
- (Italian) Historical site about Solofra
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