Erba, Lombardy

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Erba (previously Erba-Incino, as it was formed by the union of these two places, together with some smaller districts) is a comune (municipality) of some 16,000 inhabitants in the Province of Como in the Italian region Lombardy. It is located 40 kilometres (25 mi) north of Milan and about 10 kilometres (6 mi) east of Como in the traditional region of Brianza at the foot of the Lombard Prealps and close to Monte Bollettone.

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Erba is located in Italy
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Location of Erba in Italy
Erba is located in Lombardy
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Erba (Lombardy)
Coordinates: 45°49′N 9°13′E / 45.817°N 9.217°E / 45.817; 9.217
CountryItaly
RegionLombardy
ProvinceComo (CO)
FrazioniArcellasco, Bindella, Campolongo, Incasate
Government
 • MayorVeronica Airoldi
Area
 • Total23.80 km2 (9.19 sq mi)
Elevation
320 m (1,050 ft)
Population
 (31 March 2017)[2]
 • Total16,365
 • Density690/km2 (1,800/sq mi)
DemonymErbesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
22036
Dialing code031
Patron saintBirth of Virgin Mary
WebsiteOfficial website

It received the honorary title of city with a presidential decree on May 12, 1970. Erba borders the following municipalities: Albavilla, Caslino d'Erba, Castelmarte, Eupilio, Faggeto Lario, Longone al Segrino, Merone, Monguzzo, Ponte Lambro, Proserpio.

Massacre of Erba

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Erba was the site of the murder of four people including a 2-year old baby in December 2006, an event known as the massacre of Erba. A married couple, the victims' neighbors, were arrested for the murders.[3]

Main sights

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  • Romanesque church of Sant'Eufemia, with the 11th-century bell tower.
  • Monument to World War I Victims, by Giuseppe Terragni (c. 1930)
  • Torre di Incino, with remains of a medieval castle.
  • Natural grotto of the Buco del Piombo.

People

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Twin towns

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References

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  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  3. ^ Duff, Mark (29 January 2008). "'Neighbour rage' case grips Italy". BBC NEws. Retrieved 16 March 2022.
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