Albano Vercellese

Albano Vercellese
Comune
Comune di Albano Vercellese

Coat of arms
Albano Vercellese

Location of Albano Vercellese in Italy

Coordinates: 45°26′N 8°23′E / 45.433°N 8.383°E / 45.433; 8.383
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Province / Metropolitan city Vercelli (VC)
Government
  Mayor Daniele Maria Beltrame
Area
  Total 13.8 km2 (5.3 sq mi)
Elevation 151 m (495 ft)
Population (Dec. 2004[1])
  Total 330
  Density 24/km2 (62/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 13030
Dialing code 0161

Albano Vercellese is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Vercelli in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 70 kilometres (43 mi) northeast of Turin and about 13 kilometres (8 mi) north of Vercelli.

Despite the Roman toponym, Albano is documented only from the 10th century. In 1335 it became a fief of the Visconti of Milan. It became part of the Duchy of Savoy in 1407.

Albano Vercellese borders the following municipalities: Collobiano, Greggio, Oldenico, San Nazzaro Sesia, and Villarboit. It is home to a castle which has maintained parts from the 14th century. The apse of the Oratory of the Holy Trinity has 15th-century frescoes.

References

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


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