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Cineto Romano — Comune — Comune di Cineto Romano
Coat of armsLocation of Cineto Romano in Italy Coordinates: 42°3′N 12°58′E / 42.05°N 12.967°ECoordinates: 42°3′N 12°58′E / 42.05°N 12.967°E Country Italy Region Latium Province Rome (RM) Government - Mayor Amedeo Latini Area - Total 10.5 km2 (4.1 sq mi) Elevation 519 m (1,703 ft) Population (2008)[1] - Total 672 - Density 64/km2 (165.8/sq mi) Demonym Cinetesi Time zone CET (UTC+1) - Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2) Postal code 00020 Dialing code 0774 Patron saint San Giovanni Battista Saint day 29 August Website Official website Cineto Romano is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Rome in the Italian region Latium, located about 40 km northeast of Rome. It was named Scarpe until 1882.
It was a fief of the Orsini in the 11th century, then of the Borghese. Main sights include the Baronal Castle and the church of San Giovanni Battista (13th century).
References
Categories:- Cities and towns in Lazio
- Communes of the Province of Rome
- Castles in Italy
- Lazio geography stubs
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