Rossano
Rossano is a town and frazione of Corigliano-Rossano in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, southern Italy. The city is situated on an eminence c. three kilometres (1.9 mi) from the Gulf of Taranto. The town is known for its marble and alabaster quarries.
Rossano | |
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Church of Santa Maria del Patire. | |
Rossano Location of Rossano in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 39°34′N 16°38′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Calabria |
| Province | Cosenza (CS) |
| Comune | Corigliano-Rossano |
| Area | |
| • Total | 149 km2 (58 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 270 m (890 ft) |
| Population (31 December 2013) | |
| • Total | 36,876 |
| • Density | 250/km2 (640/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Rossanesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 87067, 87068 |
| Dialing code | 0983 |
| Patron saint | Nilus the Younger |
| Saint day | September 26 |
The town is the seat of a Catholic archbishop and has a notable cathedral and castle. Two popes have been born in the town, along with Nilus the Younger.
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