Montefiore dell'Aso

Montefiore dell'Aso
—  Comune  —
Comune di Montefiore dell'Aso
Square of Montefiore with bell tower, fountain and loggia
Coat of arms
Montefiore dell'Aso Location of Montefiore dell'Aso in Italy
Coordinates: 43°3′N 13°45′E / 43.05°N 13.75°E / 43.05; 13.75
Country	Italy
Region	Marche
Province	Ascoli Piceno (AP)
Government
– Mayor	Achille Castelli
Area
– Total	28.1 km2 (10.8 sq mi)
Elevation	412 m (1,352 ft)
Population (28 February 2010[1])
– Total	2,220
– Density	79/km2 (204.6/sq mi)
Demonym	Montefiorani
Time zone	CET (UTC+1)
– Summer (DST)	CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code	63010
Dialing code	0734
Patron saint	Saint Lucy
Saint day	December 13
Website	Official website

Montefiore dell'Aso is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Ascoli Piceno in the Italian region Marche, located about 70 km southeast of Ancona and about 25 km northeast of Ascoli Piceno.

One of several Hilltowns in Central Italy, Montefiore dell'Aso borders the following municipalities: Campofilone, Carassai, Lapedona, Massignano, Monterubbiano, Moresco, Petritoli, Ripatransone.

Historical sights include the Romanesque-Gothic church of St. Francis, housing the sepulchres of Cardinal Gentile Partino (1310) and painter Adolfo de Carolis, while the apses has frescoes by the Master of Offida.

References

1. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.

External links

• www.comune.montefioredellaso.ap.it/