Longobardi, Calabria
| Longobardi | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Longobardi | |
  Longobardi Location of Longobardi in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 39°12′N 16°05′E / 39.200°N 16.083°ECoordinates: 39°12′N 16°05′E / 39.200°N 16.083°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Calabria |
| Province | Cosenza (CS) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Aurelio Garritano |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19 km2 (7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 325 m (1,066 ft) |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 2,297 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (310/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Longobardesi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 87030 |
| Dialing code | 0982 |
| Patron saint | Blessed Nicola of Longobardi |
| Saint day | February 3 |
| Website | Official website |
Longobardi is a town and comune in the province of Cosenza, part of the Calabria region of southern Italy. It is located between the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Monte Cocuzzo, one of the highest peaks in the area.
Main sights include the church of St. Francis, the Collegiata and the Palazzo Pellegrini with a notable staircase.
Notable Longobardesi
- Saint Nicola Saggio, Minim, (1650-1709) who was canonized on the 23 November 2014 by Pope Francis in Saint Peter's Square, Vatican City.
External links
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