San Pietro in Cariano

San Pietro in Cariano
Comune
Comune di San Pietro in Cariano

Church of Castelrotto during restorations.
San Pietro in Cariano

Location of San Pietro in Cariano in Italy

Coordinates: 45°31′N 10°53′E / 45.517°N 10.883°E / 45.517; 10.883Coordinates: 45°31′N 10°53′E / 45.517°N 10.883°E / 45.517; 10.883
Country Italy
Region Veneto
Province / Metropolitan city Verona (VR)
Frazioni Bure, Castelrotto, Corrubbio, Pedemonte, San Floriano,
Government
  Mayor Maestrelli Gabriele
Area
  Total 20.25 km2 (7.82 sq mi)
Elevation 151 m (495 ft)
Population (1 June 2007)[1]
  Total 12,863
  Density 640/km2 (1,600/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Carianesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 37029
Dialing code 045
Patron saint St. Peter Apostle
Saint day 29 June
Website Official website

San Pietro in Cariano is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Verona in the Italian region Veneto, located about 110 kilometres (68 mi) west of Venice and about 12 kilometres (7 mi) northwest of Verona.

The main attraction is the Romanesque pieve of San Floriano (10th century).

Village Lenguin at San Pietro in Cariano

Panorama from Castelrotto hill

View from Castelrotto hill (San Pietro in Cariano) to Pedemonte, Arbizzano and Montericco hill

Twin towns

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  2. Ludlow Town Council Ludlow's Twin Towns
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