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Dolcedo (Ligurian: Dôçeo, locally U Dusseu[3]) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Imperia in the Italian region Liguria, located about 100 kilometres (62 mi) southwest of Genoa and about 7 kilometres (4 mi) northwest of Imperia.
Dolcedo | |
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Comune | |
| Comune di Dolcedo | |
 Historical centre | |
 Coat of arms | |
Location of Dolcedo  | |
  Dolcedo Location of Dolcedo in Italy  Dolcedo Dolcedo (Liguria) | |
| Coordinates: 43°54′N 7°57′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Liguria |
| Province | Imperia (IM) |
| Frazioni | Bellissimi, Castellazzo, Costa Carnara, Isolalunga, Lecchiore, Magliani, Monte Faudo, Ripalta, Santa Brigida, Trincheri |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Marco Ascheri |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19.32 km2 (7.46 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 75 m (246 ft) |
| Population (Dec. 2004)[2] | |
| • Total | 1,246 |
| • Density | 64/km2 (170/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Dolcedesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 18100 |
| Dialing code | 0183 |
| Patron saint | St. Thomas the Apostle |
| Saint day | December 21 |
| Website | Official website |
The communal seat, Piazza, is located in the lower valley of the Prino stream. The other main centers are Isolalunga, Costa Carnara, Bellissimi and Lecchiore. Dolcedo borders the following municipalities: Badalucco, Civezza, Imperia, Montalto Ligure, Pietrabruna, Prelà, Taggia, and Vasia.
History
The boroughs of Dolcedo appeared in the early Middle Ages, populated by refugees from the Ligurian coast. Later it was a fief of the Clavesana family. In the 12th century cultivation of olive became a mainstay of the area. In 1228 the Clavesana ceded their lands to the commune of Genoa.
Main sights
- Parish church of St. Thomas, in Baroque style (1613).
- Medieval church of Santa Maria di Castellazzo.
- Sanctuary of Acquasanta.
- Oratory of St. Lawrence, with two small bell towers.
- Chapel of St. Brigida (15th century).
Demographic evolution
See also
- Liguria wine
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.
- Frisoni, Gaetano (1910–2002). Dizionario Genovese-Italiano e Italiano-Genovese (in Italian). Genova: Nuova Editrice Genovese.
External links
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