Civitacampomarano
Civitacampomarano is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Campobasso in the Italian region Molise, located about 25 kilometres (16 mi) north of Campobasso.
Civitacampomarano | |
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| Comune di Civitacampomarano | |
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 Coat of arms | |
Location of Civitacampomarano | |
  Civitacampomarano Location of Civitacampomarano in Italy  Civitacampomarano Civitacampomarano (Molise) | |
| Coordinates: 41°47′N 14°41′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Molise |
| Province | Campobasso (CB) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Paolo Manuele |
| Area | |
| • Total | 38.89 km2 (15.02 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 520 m (1,710 ft) |
| Population (30 November 2017)[2] | |
| • Total | 386 |
| • Density | 9.9/km2 (26/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Civitesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 86030 |
| Dialing code | 0874 |
| Website | Official website |
Civitacampomarano borders the following municipalities: Castelbottaccio, Castelmauro, Guardialfiera, Lucito, Lupara, Trivento.
It is the birthplace of soldier and patriot Gabriele Pepe and of politician, patriot and writer Vincenzo Cuoco.
Main sights
- Angevine Castle (13th century)
- Church of Santa Maria Maggiore (c. 11th century)
- Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, with a late-Gothic portal.
- Church of San Giorgio Martire
- Birth house of Vincenzo Cuoco
- Park of Vallemonterosso
- CVtà Street Fest” has been taking place in the village every summer since 2016 with artistic director Alice Pasquini the world renowned street artist. This festival of street art highlights the work of internationally renowned artists and attracts thousands of visitors to the village. Visually impressive, brightly colored murals are painted onto the walls of old buildings as a way of rediscovering the village’s historical center, fascinating everyone who pauses to admire them. The festival is one of the challenges won by this visionary village: to capture beauty through art and its ability to narrate everlasting stories.
Food of Civitacampomarano:
the village is known for cielli, a cookie filled with a mixture of fruits, or grape must.
References
- "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
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