Frascati
Frascati (pronounced [fraˈskaːti]) is a city and comune in the Metropolitan City of Rome Capital in the Lazio region of central Italy. It is located 20 kilometres (12 mi) south-east of Rome, on the Alban Hills close to the ancient city of Tusculum. Frascati is closely associated with science, being the location of several international scientific laboratories.
Frascati | |
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| Città di Frascati | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of Frascati | |
Frascati Location of Frascati in Italy Frascati Frascati (Lazio) | |
| Coordinates: 41°49′N 12°41′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lazio |
| Metropolitan city | Rome Capital (RM) |
| Frazioni | Cisternole, Cocciano, Pantano Secco, Prataporci, Selvotta, Vermicino |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Francesca Sbardella (PD) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 22.48 km2 (8.68 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 320 m (1,050 ft) |
| Population (30 November 2021) | |
| • Total | 22,680 |
| • Density | 1,000/km2 (2,600/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Frascatani |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 00044 |
| Dialing code | 06 |
| Patron saint | Saints Apostles Philip and James |
| Saint day | May 3 |
| Website | comune.frascati.rm.it |
Frascati produces the white wine with the same name. It is also a historical and artistic centre.
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