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°E / 39.200; 16.083Coordinates: 39°12′N 16°05′E / 39.200°N 16.083°E / 39.200; 16.083
Country Italy
Region Calabria
Province / Metropolitan city 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


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