Calcinate
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| Calcinate | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di Calcinate | ||
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  Calcinate | ||
| Coordinates: 45°37′N 9°48′E / 45.617°N 9.800°ECoordinates: 45°37′N 9°48′E / 45.617°N 9.800°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Lombardy | |
| Province | Bergamo (BG) | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Flaminio Tisi | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 14 km2 (5 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 186 m (610 ft) | |
| Population (Dec. 2004)[1] | ||
| • Total | 5,273 | |
| • Density | 380/km2 (980/sq mi) | |
| Demonym | Calcinatesi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 24050 | |
| Dialing code | 035 | |
| Patron saint | Sts. Peter and Paul | |
| Saint day | June 29 | |
Calcinate (Eastern Lombard: Calsinàt) is a town and comune in the province of Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy. Its economy is mostly based on industry.[citation needed]
History
The origin of the town are Gaulish and Roman, though it is first mentioned in a document from 1148. It was conquered by the Republic of Venice in the 15th century, and remained to it until 1797. In that period it became a flourishing agricultural centre.
Main sights
- Baroque parish church of Santa Maria Assunta and San Vittore.
- Romanesque church of San Martino (c. 14th century).
References
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