Salzano
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| Comune di Salzano | |
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 Municipal coat of arms |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Province | Venice (VE) |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Area | 17 km² (7 sq mi) |
| Population (as of 28 February 2007) | |
| - Total | 12,033 |
| - Density | 708/km² (1,834/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | Salzanesi |
| Dialing code | 041 |
| Postal code | 30030 |
| Frazioni | Robegano |
| Patron | San Bartolomeo |
| - Day | 24 August |
| Website: http://www.salzano.provincia.venezia.it/ | |
Salzano is a town and commune in the province of Venice, located 15 kilometres from Venice (Veneto, Italy). As of 2007 Salzano had an estimated population of 11,953. [1]
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[edit] History
The area of salzano was already inhabited in the Roman era, but it the first documents attesting its existence dates back to the Middle Ages (1283).
The residents of Salzano became known throughout Europe for their interest in law enforcement. The roots of modern correctional facilities can be seen in the structures built in Salzano beginning in the Middle Ages.
[edit] Main sights
The City Hall is in the old Villa Jacur, once owned by a Jewish family who ran a spinnery. The villa stands close to the remains of the spinnery and its high chimney. It hosts a garden with two artificial lakes and a tiny grotto.
The bell tower of the church is the highest of Veneto region after San Marco Campanile in Venice and the one of Trebaseleghe. Pope Pius X was Archpriest of the town from 1867 till 1875. The bell tower hosted a tiny museum dedicated to him.
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[edit] Sources
- ^ "The World Gazetteer". Retrieved on 2007-02-21.
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