Senigallia
Senigallia is a comune and seaport in Italy. It is on the Adriatic coastline, in the province of Ancona, in the Marche region. It is the second city of the province, after the capital, by the number of people living there.
| Città di Senigallia | |
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.svg) Senigallia within the Province of Ancona | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Marche |
| Province | Ancona (AN) |
| Frazioni | see list |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Maurizio Mangialardi (PD) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 117.77 km2 (45.47 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 202 m (663 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (January 2017)[2] | |
| • Total | 44,706 |
| • Density | 379.604/km2 (983.17/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 60019 |
| Patron saint | St. Paulinus |
| Saint day | 4 May |
| Website | Official website |
It is an important seaside resort in the Marche region, and is visited every year by many person. Its beach is known as Spiaggia di Velluto (Velvet Beach).
Geography
Senigallia is on the Adriatic Sea, at the mouth of the Misa river. It has an area of 117.77 km2 (45.47 sq mi) and its altitude is 5 m (16 ft).
The comune borders with the following comuniː Belvedere Ostrense, Mondolfo (Province of Pesaro and Urbino), Monte San Vito, Montemarciano, Morro d'Alba, Ostra, Trecastelli.[3]
Frazioni
The following frazioni (hamlets) are part of Senigalliaː Bettolelle, Borgo Bicchia, Borgo Catena, Borgo Passera, Brugnetto, Cannella, Castellaro, Cesanella, Cesano, Ciarnin, Filetto, Gabriella, Grottino, Mandriola, Marzocca, Montignano, Roncitelli, Sant'Angelo, San Silvestro, Scapezzano and Vallone.
Population
There are 44,706 persons living in the comune (January 2017),[2] for a population density of 379.6 inhabitants/km².
Evolution of the population
The people from this comune are known, in Italian, as senigalliesi.
Main sights
Despite its ancient origin the city presents a modern appearance, with wide streets. Attractions include:
- Palazzo Comunale, a palace from the 17th century. Now is called Palazzo di Governo because the offices of the government of the comune are here. It is in the Piazza Roma.
- Rocca Roveresca - castle of Gothic origin, was restored by Baccio Pontelli in 1492. It has a square plan with four large round tower.
- The Cathedral of Senigallia (Cattedrale di San Pietro Apostolo), a cathedral built between 1762 and 1790.
- Santa Maria delle Grazie church - one of the only two churches attributed to Baccio Pontelli (the other is at Orciano di Pesaro, province of Pesaro and Urbino, about 20 kilometres (12 miles) to the west by road). It once housed the painting of Madonna di Senigallia by Piero della Francesca; it is now in the Galleria Nazionale delle Marche in Urbino, Province of Pesaro and Urbino.
- Chiesa della Croce or Church of the Cross .[4]
- Rotonda a mare .[5]
People from Senigallia
- Pope Pius IX, 1792–1878, Pope
- Gaetano Bedini, 1806–1864, Cardinal and diplomat of the Catholic Church
- Enric Martínez-Castignani, (Barcelona, 1970) is an Italo-Spanish baritone who sings opera and lieder
- Fabri Fibra (born Fabrizio Tarducci, 17 October 1976) is an Italian rapper
Twinned and partner towns
Senigallia is twinned with:[6]
Chester, United Kingdom
Lörrach, Germany
Sens, France
Gallery
La Rotonda a Mare (2003
The cathedral of Senigallia
The Rocca of Senigallia
Porta Lambertina (or Porta Fano)
Senigallia Media
The Chiostro delle Grazie ("Cloister of the Graces")
References
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Wikivoyage has a travel guide about: Senigallia |
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