Loreto, Marche
Loreto (/ləˈrɛtoʊ/ lə-RET-oh, US also /ləˈreɪtoʊ/ lə-RAY-toh, Italian: [loˈreːto]) is a hill town and comune of the Italian province of Ancona, in the Marche. It is most commonly known as the seat of the Basilica della Santa Casa, a popular Catholic pilgrimage site.
Loreto | |
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| Comune di Loreto | |
Piazza della Madonna with façade of the Basilica | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of Loreto | |
Loreto Location of Loreto in Italy Loreto Loreto (Marche) | |
| Coordinates: 43°26′20″N 13°36′31″E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Marche |
| Province | Ancona (AN) |
| Frazioni | Costabianca, Grotte, Stazione, Villa Berghigna, Villa Costantina, Villa Musone, Villa Papa |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Paolo Niccoletti |
| Area | |
| • Total | 17.69 km2 (6.83 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 127 m (417 ft) |
| Population (28 February 2009) | |
| • Total | 12,278 |
| • Density | 690/km2 (1,800/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Loretani or Lauretani |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 60025 |
| Dialing code | 071 |
| Patron saint | Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary |
| Saint day | December 10 |
| Website | Official website |
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