Castelvetere in Val Fortore
| Castelvetere in Val Fortore | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Castelvetere in Val Fortore | |
  Castelvetere in Val Fortore Location of Castelvetere in Val Fortore in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 41°27′N 14°56′E / 41.450°N 14.933°ECoordinates: 41°27′N 14°56′E / 41.450°N 14.933°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Province | Benevento (BN) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ettore Gigli |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.48 km2 (13.31 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 706 m (2,316 ft) |
| Population (2007)[1] | |
| • Total | 1,587 |
| • Density | 46/km2 (120/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Castelvetresi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 82023 |
| Dialing code | 0824 |
| Patron saint | St. Nicholas |
| Website | Official website |
Castelvetere in Val Fortore is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Benevento in the Italian region Campania, located about 90 km northeast of Naples and about 35 km northeast of Benevento in the upper valley of the Fortore River (Sannio).
It is known from the 12th century.
Main sights
- Remains of the defensive tower
- Portal of the church of St. Nicholas, with some fine sculptures
- Palazzo Marchesale (18th century)
- Communal Villa (garden)
References
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