Quero
For the Spanish footballer, see Juan Quero.
| Quero | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Quero | |
  Quero Location of Quero in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 45°55′N 11°56′E / 45.917°N 11.933°ECoordinates: 45°55′N 11°56′E / 45.917°N 11.933°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Province | Belluno (BL) |
| Frazioni | Schievenin, Carpen, Santa Maria, Cilladon, Prada |
| Area | |
| • Total | 28 km2 (11 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 288 m (945 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 2,311 |
| • Density | 83/km2 (210/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Queresi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 32030 |
| Dialing code | 0439 |
Quero is a town and comune in the province of Belluno, in the Veneto region of northern Italy.
History
Quero was founded perhaps by the Romans. It became feud of the counts of Collalto, and it was territory administered by a popular assembly. St. Girolamo Emiliani was converted in this city in 1511. The parish church was a national monument, destroyed in 1917 by the Germans. It has since been completely reconstructed.
Geography
The territory of Quero is extended along the right side of the lowest valley of the Piave River.
Twin towns
Quero is twinned with:
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