Bellosguardo
For the quarter of the city of Florence, in Italy, see Bellosguardo (Florence). For the organization founded by Huguette Clark in the city of Santa Barbara, California, see Bellosguardo Foundation.
Bellosguardo | |
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Comune | |
Comune di Bellosguardo | |
Panoramic view from "Piazza XX Settembre" | |
![]() Bellosguardo within the Province of Salerno | |
![]() ![]() Bellosguardo Location of Bellosguardo in Italy | |
Coordinates: 40°25′21.85″N 15°18′46.95″E / 40.4227361°N 15.3130417°ECoordinates: 40°25′21.85″N 15°18′46.95″E / 40.4227361°N 15.3130417°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Campania |
Province / Metropolitan city | Salerno (SA) |
Area | |
• Total | 16 km2 (6 sq mi) |
Elevation | 559 m (1,834 ft) |
Population (2011)[1] | |
• Total | 853 |
• Density | 53/km2 (140/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Bellosguardesi |
Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
• Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
Postal code | 84020 |
Dialing code | 0828 |
Patron saint | San Michele |
Saint day | 29 September |
Website | Official website |
Bellosguardo is a town and comune in the province of Salerno in the Campania region of south-western Italy. As of 2011 its population was of 853.[1]
History
Meaning of the name
The word "Bellosguardo" is made up of 2 parts: the first is "Bello" that means "beautiful, pretty"; the second "Sguardo" whose meaning is "view, landscape". In the past, the town was also called "Belrisguardo".
Geography
Bellosguardo is located in Cilento and is part of its national park. It borders with the municipalities of Aquara, Felitto, Laurino, Ottati, Roscigno and Sant'Angelo a Fasanella.[2]
Demographics
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Places of interest
- St. Michael the Arcangel's Church
- Forest Macchia
- St. Maria's convent
- Salvo D'Acquisto's square
Gastronomy
Typical dishes:
- Sfogliatella bellosguardese
- Tortanetto
- Cicci ammaritati
- Bucatini ammullicati
- Coniglio 'mbuttunat
See also
References
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Bellosguardo. |
- (Italian) Bellosguardo official website
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