Pergola, Marche

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Pergola
Comune
Città di Pergola
Pergola
Location of Pergola in Italy
Coordinates: 43°34′N 12°50′E / 43.567°N 12.833°E / 43.567; 12.833Coordinates: 43°34′N 12°50′E / 43.567°N 12.833°E / 43.567; 12.833
Country Italy
Region Marche
Province Pesaro e Urbino (PU)
Frazioni Bellisio Alto, Bellisio Solfare, Cartoceto, Fenigli, Madonna del Piano, Mezzanotte, Montaiate, Monterolo, Montesecco, Montevecchio, Pantana, Pantana Serralta, Percozzone
Government
  Mayor Francesco Baldelli
Area
  Total 113 km2 (44 sq mi)
Elevation 265 m (869 ft)
Population (May 2007)
  Total 6,786
  Density 60/km2 (160/sq mi)
Demonym Pergolesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 61045
Dialing code 0721
Patron saint St. Secundus
Saint day 1 June
Website Official website

Pergola is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Pesaro e Urbino in the Italian region Marche. The Gilt Bronzes of Cartoceto di Pergola were discovered in the communal territory in 1946. They are now exposed in a specific museum at Pergola.

Main sights

  • Museo dei Bronzi dorati. It houses the Gilt Bronzes from Cartoceto di Pergola.
  • Church of Saint Andrea
  • Church of Saint Francesco
  • Church of Saint Giacomo
  • Church of Saint Maria di Piazza
  • Town hall


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