Ortonovo

Ortonovo
—  Comune  —
Comune di Ortonovo
Coat of arms
Ortonovo Location of Ortonovo in Italy
Coordinates: 44°5′N 10°3′E / 44.083°N 10.05°E / 44.083; 10.05Coordinates: 44°5′N 10°3′E / 44.083°N 10.05°E / 44.083; 10.05
Country	Italy
Region	Liguria
Province	La Spezia (SP)
Frazioni	Casano, Casano alto, Dogana, Isola, Luni, Luni antica, Nicola, Serravalle
Government
- Mayor	Francesco Petrini
Area
- Total	13.8 km2 (5.3 sq mi)
Population (31 December 2007)[1]
- Total	8,580
- Density	621.7/km2 (1,610.3/sq mi)
Demonym	Ortonovesi
Time zone	CET (UTC+1)
- Summer (DST)	CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code	19034
Dialing code	0187

Ortonovo is a comune (municipality) in the Province of La Spezia in the Italian region Liguria, located about 100 km southeast of Genoa and about 20 km east of La Spezia.

It is the easternmost commune in Liguai, bordering Tuscany at the feet of the Apuan Alps. The communal territory include the frazione of Luni, one of the most important cities in the area in Roman and early medieval times.

Main sights

The ancient town is surrounded by a line of walls with two entrances. In the central square is the Guinigi Tower, today the campanile of the church of St. Lawrence (17th century) but once connected to a now disappeared castle. Other sights include:

• Church of Sts. James and Philip (15th century)
• Sanctuary of Mirteto (16th century)
• Castle of Volpiglione
• Rocca (fortress) of the frazione of Nicola

References

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