Santorso

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Santorso
Comune di Santorso
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Santorso
Santorso (Veneto)
Coordinates: 45°44′N11°23′E / 45.733°N 11.383°E / 45.733; 11.383
Country Italy
Region Veneto
Province Vicenza (VI)
Government
  MayorFranco Balzi
Area
[1]
  Total13 km2 (5 sq mi)
Elevation
240 m (790 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2014) [2]
  Total5,859
  Density450/km2 (1,200/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Orsiani
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
36014
Dialing code 0445
ISTAT code 024095
Patron saintSt. Ursus
Saint day3 May
Website Official website

Santorso is a town in the province of Vicenza, Veneto, northern Italy. It is north of SP350 highway.

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Santorso is home to several patrician villas: the oldest is the Villa Facci which dates to the 15th century. The church of S. Maria Immacolata was built between 1834 and 1839 in neoclassical style.

The Renaissance Villa Floriani houses frescos by the artist Giovanni Demio for display.

The 19th century Villa Rossi is owned by the commune of Santorso and. The annexed park, designed by Negrin, includes an aquarium, rare plants and brooks running through lush vegetation to the main lake. It is home to a large live collection of butterflies in a walk through atrium. The park also features train rides, farm animals and children's play areas.

Twin towns

Santorso is twinned with:

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References

  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. All demographics and other statistics from the Italian statistical institute (Istat)

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