San Benedetto del Tronto
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| Comune di San Benedetto del Tronto | |
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 Municipal coat of arms |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Marche |
| Province | Ascoli Piceno (AP) |
| Mayor | Giovanni Gaspari (since June 1, 2006) |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Area | 25 km² (10 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| - Total | 52,099 |
| - Density | 2,084/km² (5,398/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | Sambenedettesi |
| Dialing code | 0735 |
| Postal code | 63039, 63037 |
| Patron | St. Benedict the Martyr |
| Website: www.comune.san-benedetto-del-tronto.ap.it | |
San Benedetto del Tronto is a city in Marche, Italy, in the province of Ascoli Piceno. It lies in the Adriatic Sea.
With around 50,000 inhabitants it is the second most populated city in its province.
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[edit] History
[edit] Main sights
The Torrione is one of the most suggestive attractions of the city. It is located in the highest part of San Benedetto, which is even the oldest part of the city, it is also renominated San Benedetto Alta. This tower is 32 meters high and from the top of it you can see the whole city.
[edit] Culture
It is home of football team S.S. Sambenedettese Calcio, which also played in Serie B and is currently playing in Serie C1/B.
Every February on San Benedetto's main streets, carts from all over the Piceno's territory sets a colorful Carnival Parade.
[edit] Sister Cities
Mar del Plata, Argentina
Alba Iulia, Romania
Chicago Heights, United States
Alfortville, France
Trinidad, Cuba
[edit] External links
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