Grumello del Monte
| Grumello del Monte | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di Grumello del Monte | ||
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View of the town centre | ||
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  Grumello del Monte Location of Grumello del Monte in Italy | ||
| Coordinates: 45°38′N 9°52′E / 45.633°N 9.867°ECoordinates: 45°38′N 9°52′E / 45.633°N 9.867°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Lombardy | |
| Province | Bergamo (BG) | |
| Frazioni | San Pantaleone, Boldesico | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Giuliano Lanzini | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 9.8 km2 (3.8 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 208 m (682 ft) | |
| Population (Dec. 2004)[1] | ||
| • Total | 6,619 | |
| • Density | 680/km2 (1,700/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Grumellesi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 24064 | |
| Dialing code | 035 | |
| Patron saint | Holy Trinity | |
| Saint day | June 20 | |
Grumello del Monte is a comune (municipality) of about 6,000 inhabitants in the province of Bergamo in the Italian region of Lombardy, located about 60 kilometres (37 mi) northeast of Milan and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) southeast of Bergamo.
Grumello del Monte borders the following municipalities: Carobbio degli Angeli, Castelli Calepio, Chiuduno, Gandosso, Palazzolo sull'Oglio, Telgate.
History
The village's origins date from the Roman domination, as attested by the name, deriving from Latin grumus (hill). The castle was probably built in the 10th century AD.
Main sights
- The medieval castle, turned into a residence by Bartolomeo Colleoni in the 14th century.
- Parish church (1720).
- Sanctuary of the Madonna del Buon Consiglio (15th century)
- Church of San Pantaleone.
Demographic evolution
Twin towns — Sister cities
Grumello del Monte is twinned with:
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Eymet, France -
Militello Rosmarino, Italy
References
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