Altedo

Altedo is a frazione of the comune of Malalbergo in the Metropolitan City of Bologna in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy.

Altedo
Frazione
Parish church of St. John the Baptist
Parish church of St. John the Baptist
Altedo is located in Italy
Altedo
Altedo
Location of Altedo in Italy
Coordinates: 44°39′50″N 11°29′20″E
Country Italy
RegionEmilia-Romagna
Metropolitan cityMetropolitan City of Bologna
ComuneMalalbergo
Elevation
11 m (36 ft)
DemonymAltedesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
40051
Dialing code051
Patron saintSt. John the Baptist
Saint dayJune 24

Geography

Altedo is 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) Malalbergo in the direction of Bologna. Bologna is 20 kilometres (12 mi) away. The State Road 64 Porrettana crosses the frazione. In the immediate vicinity of Altedo is the same-named exit of the Autostrada A13.

Being located in the Po Valley, Altedo has an altitude of only 11 metres (36 ft) above sea level.

Monuments and places of interest

Religious architecture

Economy

Altedo is known for the green asparagus of Altedo (Protected Geographical Indication).[1] The Altedo asparagus must be produced exclusively in the Metropolitan City of Bologna and the province of Ferrara. Every year, on the third and fourth Sunday of May, the green asparagus festival is held in Altedo.

References
  1. "Asparago Verde di Altedo: Origine e Curiosità" [Green Asparagus of Altedo: Origin and Curiosity]. Asparago Verde di Altedo (in Italian). Archived from the original on 17 November 2017. Retrieved 17 November 2017.
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