Saltara

Saltara is a frazione of the comune of Colli al Metauro in the province of Pesaro e Urbino, Marche, central Italy. It is on a 120-metre (390 ft) hill overlooking the lower Metauro valley. It was a separate comune until 1 January 2017.

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Saltara
Saltara is located in Italy
Saltara
Saltara
Location of Saltara in Italy
Coordinates: 43°45′12.35″N 12°53′51.36″E
Country Italy
RegionMarche
ProvincePesaro e Urbino (PU)
ComuneColli al Metauro
Area
  Total9.99 km2 (3.86 sq mi)
Elevation
160 m (520 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2015)[1]
  Total6,925
  Density690/km2 (1,800/sq mi)
DemonymSaltaresi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
61036
Dialing code0721
Patron saintSt. Sebastian
Saint day20 January

Before World War II Saltara was a center of pallone col bracciale playing.

Main sights

  • Remains of the medieval castle
  • Former church of Fonte (1595)
  • Sanctuary of Madonna della Villa
  • Convent of San Francesco di Rovereto
  • Science Museum of Villa del Balì

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics from the Italian statistical institute (Istat)


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