Conegliano

Conegliano (Italian: [koneʎˈʎaːno]; Venetian: Conejan) is a town and comune of the Veneto region, Italy, in the province of Treviso, about 30 kilometres (19 mi) north by rail from the town of Treviso. The population of the city is of 35,023 people. The remains of a 10th-century castle are situated on a hill that dominates the town. Formerly belonging to the Bishop of Vittorio Veneto, what remains is a bell tower, which now houses a small museum, and outer walls.

Conegliano
Città di Conegliano
The castle by night
Location of Conegliano
Conegliano
Location of Conegliano in Italy
Conegliano
Conegliano (Veneto)
Coordinates: 45°53′12.32″N 12°17′50.6″E
CountryItaly
RegionVeneto
ProvinceTreviso (TV)
FrazioniOgliano, Scomigo, Collalbrigo, Costa, Parè, Campolongo (Hasplkhnott)
Government
  MayorFabio Chies
Area
  Total36 km2 (14 sq mi)
Elevation
74 m (243 ft)
Population
 (30 September 2017)
  Total35,023
  Density970/km2 (2,500/sq mi)
DemonymConeglianesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
31015
Dialing code0438
Patron saintLeonard of Noblac
Saint dayNovember 6
WebsiteOfficial website
Official nameLe Colline del Prosecco di Conegliano e Valdobbiadene
CriteriaCultural: (v)
Designated2019 (43rd session)
Reference no.1571
RegionSouthern Europe

On 7 July 2019, Le Colline del Prosecco di Conegliano e Valdobbiadene was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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