Montecchio is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Terni in the Italian region Umbria, located about 50 km south of Perugia and about 30 km northwest of Terni.
Montecchio | |
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Comune di Montecchio | |
Coordinates: 42°40′N 12°17′E / 42.667°N 12.283°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Umbria |
Province | Terni (TR) |
Government | |
• Mayor | David Lisei |
Area | |
• Total | 48.9 km2 (18.9 sq mi) |
Elevation | 391 m (1,283 ft) |
Population (Dec. 2004)[2] | |
• Total | 1,749 |
• Density | 36/km2 (93/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 05020 |
Dialing code | 0744 |
Patron saint | St. Bernardino of Siena |
Saint day | May 20 |
Website | Official website |
Montecchio borders the following municipalities: Avigliano Umbro, Baschi, Civitella d'Agliano, Guardea, Orvieto, Todi. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").[3]
The production facilities of the Falesco winery are located there.
Demographic evolution
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Religious Buildings
editAmong the noteworthy religious buildings in the city are:
- Church of San Donnino Martire
- Sanctuary of the Beata Vergine dell'Olmo
- Church of the Madonna del Popolo (Chiesa Nuova)
References
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