Sirolo
Sirolo | |
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| Comune di Sirolo | |
Sirolo's Gothic arch | |
Location of Sirolo | |
| Coordinates: 43°32′N 13°37′E / 43.533°N 13.617°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Marche |
| Province | Ancona (AN) |
| Frazioni | Coppo, Fonte d'Olio, Madonnina, San Lorenzo |
| Area | |
• Total | 16.68 km2 (6.44 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 125 m (410 ft) |
| Population (February 2009) | |
• Total | 3,747 |
| • Density | 220/km2 (580/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 60020 |
| Dialing code | 071 |
| Patron saint | Saint Nicholas |
| Saint day | May 9th |
| Website | Official website |
Sirolo is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Ancona in the Italian region of Marche. As of 28 February 2009 it had a population of 3,747 inhabitants and an area of 16.68 square kilometres (6.44 sq mi).
The town is situated near Monte Conero and in medieval times it was a castle which belonged to the Conti Cortesi family. It is a tourist destination, especially in summer times and it has continuously been awarded one of the eleven blue flags in the region of Marche since 1994. It features a restored medieval town centre, which culminates with a particular little square with view on the sea and on the Monte Conero. As tourist destination, Sirolo has many restaurants and bars. From the main square, there is a 10-minute walk to several beaches.