Albisola Superiore
"Albisola" redirects here. For the other Ligurian town, see Albissola Marina.
| Albisola Superiore | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Città di Albisola Superiore | |
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  Albisola Superiore Location of Albisola Superiore in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 44°20′22″N 8°31′37″E / 44.33944°N 8.52694°ECoordinates: 44°20′22″N 8°31′37″E / 44.33944°N 8.52694°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Liguria |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Savona (SV) |
| Frazioni | Ellera, Albisola Capo |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Franco Orsi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 29.0 km2 (11.2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 10 m (30 ft) |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 10,764 |
| • Density | 370/km2 (960/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Albisolesi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 17013 |
| Dialing code | 019 |
| Patron saint | St. Nicholas of Bari |
| Saint day | December 6 |
| Website | Official website |
Albisola Superiore (Genoese dialect: D'äto d'Arbisseua ) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Savona in the Italian region Liguria, located about 35 kilometres (22 mi) southwest of Genoa and about 5 kilometres (3 mi) northeast of Savona.
Main sights
- Medieval castle
- Sanctuary of Madonna della Pace (Madonna of the Peace), on the road towards Stella.
- Villa Gavotti.
Notable people
- Giuliano della Rovere, Pope Julius II
External links
Media related to Albisola Superiore at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website (Italian)
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