Spilamberto (Modenese: Spilambêrt; Western Bolognese: Spilanbêrt) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Modena in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 25 kilometres (16 mi) west of Bologna and about 10 kilometres (6 mi) southeast of Modena.
Spilamberto | |
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Comune | |
Comune di Spilamberto | |
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Location of Spilamberto | |
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Coordinates: 44°32′N 11°1′E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Emilia-Romagna |
Province | Modena (MO) |
Frazioni | San Vito |
Government | |
• Mayor | Umberto Costantini |
Area | |
• Total | 29.5 km2 (11.4 sq mi) |
Elevation | 70 m (230 ft) |
Population (31 July 2015)[2] | |
• Total | 12,575 |
• Density | 430/km2 (1,100/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Spilambertesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 41057 |
Dialing code | 059 |
Patron saint | St. John the Baptist, St. Hadrian III |
Saint day | June 24, July 8 |
Website | Official website |
Famous in June is the Fiera di San Giovanni, attracting a lot of people in the town. Spilamberto is a renowned center of production of balsamic vinegar and other typical products of the region. Also famous for Giovanni Cavani luthier whose musical instruments are famous all over the world.
Among the churches within the town limits are:
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