Gesualdo, Campania
Gesualdo | |
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Location of Gesualdo | |
| Coordinates: 41°00′N 15°04′E / 41.000°N 15.067°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Province | Avellino (AV) |
| Frazioni | Piano della Croce, Torre dei Monaci |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Edgardo Pesiri |
| Area | |
• Total | 27.34 km2 (10.56 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 640 m (2,100 ft) |
| Population (31 December 2017) | |
• Total | 3,446 |
| • Density | 130/km2 (330/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Gesualdini |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 83040 |
| Dialing code | 0825 |
| Patron saint | Saint Nicholas |
| Saint day | December 6th |
| Website | Official website |
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Gesualdo is an Italian town in the province of Avellino, itself in the region of Campania. It is called "The city of the Prince of Musicians" in honour of Carlo Gesualdo. It has many palaces, fountains, belvederes, and a historical center, which was partially restored after the Irpinia earthquake in 1980.
The town is located in the center of Irpinia, between the valleys of the rivers Fredane and Ufita. It is about 90 kilometres (56 mi) from Naples and 290 kilometres (180 mi) from Rome. Surrounding municipalities are Fontanarosa, Frigento, Grottaminarda, Paternopoli, Villamaina. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").