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Ortonovo — Comune — Comune di Ortonovo
Coat of armsLocation of Ortonovo in Italy Coordinates: 44°5′N 10°3′E / 44.083°N 10.05°ECoordinates: 44°5′N 10°3′E / 44.083°N 10.05°E 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
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- Communes of the Province of La Spezia
- Liguria geography stubs
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