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Gesualdo | |
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Coordinates: 41°00′N 15°04′E / 41.000°N 15.067°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Campania |
Province | Avellino (AV) |
Frazioni | Piano della Croce, Torre dei Monaci |
Government | |
• Mayor | Edgardo Pesiri |
Area | |
• Total | 27.34 km2 (10.56 sq mi) |
Elevation | 640 m (2,100 ft) |
Population (31 December 2017)
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• Total | 3,446 |
• Density | 130/km2 (330/sq mi) |
Demonym | Gesualdini |
Time zone | UTC+1 ( CET) |
• Summer ( DST) | UTC+2 ( CEST) |
Postal code | 83040 |
Dialing code | 0825 |
Patron saint | St. Nicholas |
Saint day | December 6th |
Website | Official website |
Gesualdo is an Italian town in the province of Avellino, itself in the region of Campania. It is called "The city of the Prince of Musicians"[ citation needed] in honour of Carlo Gesualdo. It has many palaces, fountains, belvederes, and a historical center, which was partially restored after the Irpinia earthquake in 1980.
The town is located in the center of Irpinia, between the valleys of the rivers Fredane and Ufita. It is about 90 kilometres (56 mi) from Naples and 290 kilometres (180 mi) from Rome. Surrounding municipalities are Fontanarosa, Frigento, Grottaminarda, Paternopoli, Villamaina. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy"). [3]
The first records of the Castle of Gesualdo date to Norman rule in the 12th century.
The castle was severely damaged in the 1980 Irpinia earthquake. Restoration work has not been completed yet, but the castle has been partially open to the public since 2015. [4]
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