Spilamberto (Modenese: Spilambêrt; Western Bolognese: Spilanbêrt) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Modena in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 25 kilometres (16 mi) west of Bologna and about 10 kilometres (6 mi) southeast of Modena.

Spilamberto
Comune di Spilamberto
Coat of arms of Spilamberto
Location of Spilamberto
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Spilamberto is located in Italy
Spilamberto
Spilamberto
Location of Spilamberto in Italy
Spilamberto is located in Emilia-Romagna
Spilamberto
Spilamberto
Spilamberto (Emilia-Romagna)
Coordinates: 44°32′N 11°1′E / 44.533°N 11.017°E / 44.533; 11.017
CountryItaly
RegionEmilia-Romagna
ProvinceModena (MO)
FrazioniSan Vito
Government
 • MayorUmberto Costantini
Area
 • Total29.5 km2 (11.4 sq mi)
Elevation
70 m (230 ft)
Population
 (31 July 2015)[2]
 • Total12,575
 • Density430/km2 (1,100/sq mi)
DemonymSpilambertesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
41057
Dialing code059
Patron saintSt. John the Baptist, St. Hadrian III
Saint dayJune 24, July 8
WebsiteOfficial website

Famous in June is the Fiera di San Giovanni, attracting a lot of people in the town. Spilamberto is a renowned center of production of balsamic vinegar and other typical products of the region. Also famous for Giovanni Cavani luthier whose musical instruments are famous all over the world.

Religious buildings

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Among the churches within the town limits are:

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.
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44°32′0″N 11°1′0″E / 44.53333°N 11.01667°E / 44.53333; 11.01667