| Ne | |
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| — Comune — | |
| Comune di Ne | |
| Ancient bridge connecting the burghs of Nascio and Cassagna. | |
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| Country | Italy |
| Region | Liguria |
| Province | Genoa (GE) |
| Frazioni | Arzeno, Caminata, Castagnola, Chiesanuova, Conscenti (communal seat), Frisolino, Graveglia, Nascio, Ne, Piandifieno, Pontori, Reppia, Sambuceto, Santa Lucia, Statale, Zerli |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Cesare Pesce |
| Area | |
| • Total | 64.1 km2 (24.7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 68 m (223 ft) |
| Population (31 December 2007)[1] | |
| • Total | 2,323 |
| • Density | 36.2/km2 (93.9/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Neesi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 16040 |
| Dialing code | 0185 |
| Patron saint | San Lorenzo |
| Saint day | August 10 |
| Website | Official website |
Ne is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Genoa in the Italian region Liguria, located in the Val Graveglia about 40 km east of Genoa. Formed by several distinct burghs, or frazioni, Ne is known for its natural and historical attractions.
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Ne stands for Nae, meaning "ship", and refers to the shape of Monte Zatta, the highest mountain of the area (1404 m). It adjoins the valley of Graveglia , the ancient realm of Garibald, the king of the Lombards who fled from Lombardy in 673.[2]
The family of the founder of the modern, united Italian state, Giuseppe Garibaldi, originated in the nearby valley of Graveglia. A monument to Garibaldi is located in Conscenti, one of Ne's sixteen frazione, or hamlets[2], and the comune's seat of government. Most of these frazione originated as castles built during and after the tenth century as defenses against Saracen raids.
Ne's landscape is naturally partitioned by the bottom of the Graveglia valley, the Graveglia river, and the high pastures and woods.[2]
Natural attractions of note include:[2]
Other attractions include:[2]