Quindici
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| Comune di Quindici | |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Province | Avellino (AV) |
| Area | 23 km² (9 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| - Total | 3,030 |
| - Density | 132/km² (342/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | Quindicese |
| Dialing code | 081 |
| Postal code | 83020 |
Quindici is a town and comune of the province of Avellino in the Campania region of southern Italy.
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[edit] Geography
Bracigliano, Forino, Lauro, Moschiano, Sarno and Siano are nearby towns.
[edit] History
The town's origins are ancient and unknown. There is a local legend that states that the town was founded by fifteen deserters of Barbarossa's army during the Middle Ages. This legend is completely unfounded; archeological evidence suggests that human settlements in the area date back to pre-Roman times.
There are many immigrant families from Quindici who settled in the North Eastern area of the United States, especially to the New Jersey towns of Hoboken, Patterson, and Springfield Mass. There is also a significant population of Quindicese living in Connecticut.
[edit] Sights
The principal church is that of "Maria S.S. Delle Grazie" (Our Lady Of Grace). She is also the patron saint of the town. San Sebastiano (St. Sebastian) is also venerated.
[edit] Notes and references
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