Calcinate
| Calcinate | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di Calcinate | ||
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Calcinate | ||
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  Calcinate Location of Calcinate in Italy | ||
| Coordinates: IT 45°37′N 9°48′E / 45.617°N 9.800°ECoordinates: IT 45°37′N 9°48′E / 45.617°N 9.800°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Lombardy | |
| Province | Bergamo (BG) | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Flaminio Tisi | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 14 km2 (5 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 186 m (610 ft) | |
| Population (Dec. 2004)[1] | ||
| • Total | 5,273 | |
| • Density | 380/km2 (980/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Calcinatesi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 24050 | |
| Dialing code | 035 | |
| Patron saint | Sts. Peter and Paul | |
| Saint day | June 29 | |
Calcinate (Eastern Lombard: Calsinàt) is a town and comune in the province of Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy. Its economy is mostly based on industry.
History
The origin of the town are Gaulish and Roman, though it is first mentioned in a document from 1148. It was conquered by the Republic of Venice in the 15th century, and remained to it until 1797. In that period it became a flourishing agricultural centre.
Main sights
- Baroque parish church of Santa Maria Assunta and San Vittore.
- Romanesque church of San Martino (c. 14th century).
References
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