- Assemini
Infobox CityIT
img_coa = Assemini-Stemma.png
official_name = Comune di Assemini
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name = Assemini
region =Sardinia
province = Cagliari (CA)
elevation_m = 6
area_total_km2 = 117.5
population_as_of = Dec. 2004
population_total = 25343
population_density_km2 = 216
timezone = CET, UTC+1
coordinates = coord|39|17|N|9|0|E|type:city(25,343)_region:IT
frazioni =
telephone = 070
postalcode = 09032
gentilic = Asseminesi
saint =St. Peter
day =june 29
mayor =Paolo Mereu
website = [http://www.comune.assemini.ca.it/ www.comune.assemini.ca.it/]
mapy = 9.0000
mapx = 39.2833Assemini ( _sc. Assèmini) is a "
comune " (municipality) in theProvince of Cagliari in the Italian regionSardinia , located about 12 km northwest ofCagliari in the plain of theCixerri ,Flumini Mannu and Sa Nuxedda rivers. It includes notable forest area which are part of theSulcis Regional Park. It has also a long tradition in the production of ceramics, lasting from theCarthaginian domination.Assemini borders the following municipalities:Cagliari ,Capoterra ,Decimomannu ,Elmas ,Nuxis ,San Sperate ,Santadi ,Sarroch ,Sestu , Siliqua, Uta,Villa San Pietro .Main sights
*Historical
Campidano -type houses.
*Church of St. Peter, dating from 11th century but mostly rebuilt in Gothic style under theAragon ese domination in the 16th century. The square façade and the lower part of the bell tower are from the 18th century. The interior has a nave with side chapels in Gothic style.
*Pre-Romanesque Church and Oratory of St. John ("San Giovanni", 9th-10th century). It is unusual for its cross plan enclosed within a square, surmounted by a dome, while the arms of the cross are barrel-vaulted. The façade is in limestone.Demographic evolution
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References
External links
* [http://www.comune.assemini.ca.it/ Official website]
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