Castel Vittorio Explained

Castelvittorio
Official Name:Comune di Castelvittorio
Coordinates:43.9167°N 47°W
Region:Liguria
Province:Imperia (IM)
Mayor:Gian Stefano Orengo
Area Total Km2:25.8
Population Total:355
Population As Of:31 December 2008[1]
Population Demonym:Castellesi
Elevation M:420
Saint:St. Stephen
Day:26 December
Postal Code:18037
Area Code:0184

Castelvittorio (Caste, locally U Casté) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Imperia in the Italian region Liguria, located about 120km (80miles) southwest of Genoa and about 30km (20miles) west of Imperia.

Castelvittorio borders the following municipalities: Apricale, Bajardo, Isolabona, Molini di Triora, Pigna and Triora.

The parish church of St. Stephen houses 16th or 17th century bas-relief, a Crucifixion of Jesus by Marcello Venusti (late 16th century) and a crucifix by Anton Maria Maragliano.

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Notes and References

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