Caravaggio, Lombardy

For other uses, see Caravaggio (disambiguation).
Caravaggio
Comune
Città di Caravaggio

The Porta Nuova gate to the historical center.

Coat of arms
Caravaggio

Location of Caravaggio in Italy

Coordinates: 45°30′N 09°39′E / 45.500°N 9.650°E / 45.500; 9.650Coordinates: 45°30′N 09°39′E / 45.500°N 9.650°E / 45.500; 9.650
Country Italy
Region Lombardy
Province Bergamo (BG)
Frazioni Masano, Vidalengo
Government
  Mayor Giuseppe Prevedini (since 29 May 2006) (LN)
Area
  Total 32 km2 (12 sq mi)
Elevation 111 m (364 ft)
Population (30 November 2008)
  Total 16,049
  Density 500/km2 (1,300/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Caravaggini
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 24043
Dialing code 0363
Patron saint SS. Fermo and Rustico
Saint day 9 August
Website Official website
Church of San Fermo e Rustico

Caravaggio (also known locally as Careàs) is a town and comune in the province of Bergamo, in Lombardy, Italy, 40 kilometres (25 mi) east of Milan.

History

The town received the honorary title of city with a presidential decree on December 22, 1954.

Geography

Caravaggio borders with the municipalities of Bariano, Brignano Gera d'Adda, Calvenzano, Capralba (CR), Fornovo San Giovanni, Misano di Gera d'Adda, Morengo, Mozzanica, Sergnano (CR) and Treviglio. Its frazioni are Masano and Vidalengo.

Main sights

The city is best known for the Sanctuary (15th century).

Other sights include:

Notable people

Transportation

Caravaggio has a railway station on the Treviglio–Cremona line.

Twin towns

References

External links

Media related to Caravaggio at Wikimedia Commons

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