Rota d'Imagna

Rota d'Imagna
Comune
Comune di Rota d'Imagna

Tower
Rota d'Imagna

Location of Rota d'Imagna in Italy

Coordinates: 45°50′N 9°31′E / 45.833°N 9.517°E / 45.833; 9.517Coordinates: 45°50′N 9°31′E / 45.833°N 9.517°E / 45.833; 9.517
Country Italy
Region Lombardy
Province Province of Bergamo (BG)
Area
  Total 6.0 km2 (2.3 sq mi)
Elevation 690 m (2,260 ft)
Population (Dec. 2004)
  Total 857
  Density 140/km2 (370/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Rotaesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 24037
Dialing code 035

Rota d'Imagna is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Bergamo in the Italian region of Lombardy, located about 50 kilometres (31 mi) northeast of Milan and about 20 kilometres (12 mi) northwest of Bergamo. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 857 and an area of 6.0 square kilometres (2.3 sq mi).[1]

Rota d'Imagna borders the municipalities of Brumano, Corna Imagna, Locatello, Sant'Omobono Imagna, Valsecca.

Tourism

Rota d’Imagna is considered the main tourism centre of the Imagna Valley because of its abundant and largely unspoilt natural landscape and spectacular mountain views. Offering various activities for different types of tourists, such as trekking, mountain walks, horse riding, relaxation in wellness centres and eno-gastronomic pleasures, Rota d’Imagna attracts a large number of tourists from all over the world. The town is well known for providing sustainable tourism.

Attractions

The Church of Rota Fuori, dedicated to San Siro, is a major tourist attraction. It was built in 1496 and restructured in 1765, and it owns a large number of art works of great significance including works of Gaetano Peverada, Pier Francesco Mazzucchelli and Carlo Ceresa together with other frescos and carvings dating back to the 17th century.

The Church of Rota Dentro, dedicated to San Gottardo, was built in 1496 and presents valuable granite portal and other significant art works.

Ca’ Piatone is a stately palace built in the 17th century, famous for being the birthplace of Giacomo Quarenghi, a well-known Italian architect.

Demographic evolution

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
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