Bellosguardo

For the quarter of the city of Florence, in Italy, see Bellosguardo (Florence). For the organization founded by Huguette Clark in the city of Santa Barbara, California, see Bellosguardo Foundation.
Bellosguardo
Comune
Comune di Bellosguardo

Panoramic view from "Piazza XX Settembre"

Bellosguardo within the Province of Salerno
Bellosguardo

Location of Bellosguardo in Italy

Coordinates: 40°25′21.85″N 15°18′46.95″E / 40.4227361°N 15.3130417°E / 40.4227361; 15.3130417Coordinates: 40°25′21.85″N 15°18′46.95″E / 40.4227361°N 15.3130417°E / 40.4227361; 15.3130417
Country Italy
Region Campania
Province / Metropolitan city Salerno (SA)
Area
 • Total 16 km2 (6 sq mi)
Elevation 559 m (1,834 ft)
Population (2011)[1]
 • Total 853
 • Density 53/km2 (140/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Bellosguardesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 84020
Dialing code 0828
Patron saint San Michele
Saint day 29 September
Website Official website

Bellosguardo is a town and comune in the province of Salerno in the Campania region of south-western Italy. As of 2011 its population was of 853.[1]

History

Meaning of the name

The word "Bellosguardo" is made up of 2 parts: the first is "Bello" that means "beautiful, pretty"; the second "Sguardo" whose meaning is "view, landscape". In the past, the town was also called "Belrisguardo".

Geography

Bellosguardo is located in Cilento and is part of its national park. It borders with the municipalities of Aquara, Felitto, Laurino, Ottati, Roscigno and Sant'Angelo a Fasanella.[2]

Demographics

Places of interest

Gastronomy

Typical dishes:

See also

References

  1. 1 2 (Italian) Source: Istat 2011
  2. ↑ 40488 Bellosguardo on OpenStreetMap

External links

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