Torella del Sannio
| Torella del Sannio | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Torella del Sannio | |
  Torella del Sannio Location of Torella del Sannio in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 41°38′N 14°31′E / 41.633°N 14.517°ECoordinates: 41°38′N 14°31′E / 41.633°N 14.517°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Molise |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Campobasso (CB) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16 km2 (6 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 837 m (2,746 ft) |
| Population (October 2009)[1] | |
| • Total | 808 |
| • Density | 51/km2 (130/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 86028 |
| Dialing code | 0874 |
Torella del Sannio is a town and comune in the province of Campobasso (Molise, Italy).
History
The village is believed to have been founded around 800 BC and hosts a medieval castle-tower of 12th century, hence the name (meaning little tower in local dialect), and a monastery.
References
External links
- Torella's Pro Loco (Italian)
- The castle
- City of Torella del Sannio (Italian)
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