Albugnano
| Albugnano | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comune | ||
| Comune di Albugnano | ||
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  Albugnano Location of Albugnano in Italy | ||
| Coordinates: 45°5′N 7°58′E / 45.083°N 7.967°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Piedmont | |
| Province | Asti (AT) | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Dario Pella | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 9.5 km2 (3.7 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 549 m (1,801 ft) | |
| Population (1 January 2009[1]) | ||
| • Total | 543 | |
| • Density | 57/km2 (150/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 14020 | |
| Dialing code | 011 | |
Albugnano is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Asti in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 20 kilometres (12 mi) east of Turin and about 25 kilometres (16 mi) northwest of Asti.
Albugnano borders the following municipalities: Aramengo, Berzano di San Pietro, Castelnuovo Don Bosco, Moncucco Torinese, Passerano Marmorito, and Pino d'Asti.
Main sights
- Parish church of San Giacomo Maggiore (15th century), with a 19th-century façade.
- Church of St. Peter (11th century)
- Tower belvedere, named after a medieval watch tower destroyed in 1401.
Not far is the Vezzolano Abbey.
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Facade of the St.Peter church
References
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