Chiari (Lombard: Ciare) is a comune in the province of Brescia, in Lombardy, northern Italy. The 1701 Battle of Chiari was fought here during the War of the Spanish Succession. The town is the birthplace of Isidoro Chiari and Stefano Antonio Morcelli. The main church or duomo is the church of Santi Faustino e Giovita, Chiari.
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Chiari
Ciare | |
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Comune | |
Comune di Chiari | |
![]() Chiari Cathedral. | |
![]() Coat of arms | |
Location of Chiari ![]() | |
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Coordinates: 45°32′11″N 9°55′45″E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Lombardy |
Province | Brescia (BS) |
Frazioni | San Bernardo, San Giovanni, Santellone |
Government | |
• Mayor | Massimo Vizzardi |
Area | |
• Total | 38 km2 (15 sq mi) |
Elevation | 145 m (476 ft) |
Population (2021)[2] | |
• Total | 19,160 |
• Density | 500/km2 (1,300/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Clarensi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 25032 |
Dialing code | 030 |
Patron saint | Sts. Faustino and Giovita |
Saint day | February 15 |
Website | Official website |
Chiari is twinned with:
Lombardy · Comuni of the Province of Brescia | |
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