Castelseprio (comune)
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| Comune di Castelseprio | |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Province | Varese (VA) |
| Area | 3.9 km² (2 sq mi) |
| Population (as of Dec. 2004) | |
| - Total | 1,276 |
| - Density | 327/km² (847/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | Sepriesi |
| Dialing code | 0331 |
| Postal code | 21050 |
| Website: www.castelseprio.net | |
Castelseprio is the name of a comune (municipality) in the Province of Varese in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 35 km northwest of Milan and about 11 km south of Varese, bordering the municipalities of Cairate, Carnago, Gornate-Olona and Lonate Ceppino.
The main centre, formerly known as Vico Seprio (a name still in informal local use) is located near the historically significant ruins of the ancient and medieval city of Castelseprio, which are today in an archaeological zone open to the public at the normal hours. The site is most famous for the Byzantinesque frescos in the small Church of Santa Maria foris portas.
The modern village of Castelseprio has a population of 1,276 [1] and area of 3.9 km².[2]
[edit] Demographic evolution
[edit] References
- ^ As of 31 December 2004
- ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
