Rutigliano

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Rutigliano
Comune di Rutigliano
Castle of Rutigliano.
Castle of Rutigliano.
Rutigliano is located in Italy
Rutigliano
Rutigliano
Location of Rutigliano in Italy
Rutigliano is located in Apulia
Rutigliano
Rutigliano
Rutigliano (Apulia)
Coordinates: 40°56′N 16°54′E / 40.933°N 16.900°E / 40.933; 16.900Coordinates: 40°56′N 16°54′E / 40.933°N 16.900°E / 40.933; 16.900
CountryItaly
RegionApulia
Metropolitan cityBari (BA)
Government
 • MayorRoberto Romagno
Area
 • Total53.85 km2 (20.79 sq mi)
Elevation
125 m (410 ft)
Population
 (28 June 2016)[1]
 • Total18,644
 • Density350/km2 (900/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Rutiglianese
(plural: rutiglianesi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
70018
Dialing code080
Patron saintSt. Nicholas
Saint day6 December
WebsiteOfficial website

Rutigliano (Italian pronunciation: [ˈrutiʎʎaːno]; Barese: Retegghiéne) is a town and commune in the Metropolitan City of Bari, Apulia, southern Italy.

Main sights

  • Norman castle (11th century), built above a pre-existing Byzantine watchtower or fortification.
  • Collegiate church of Santa Maria della Colonna
  • Church of Sant'Andrea
  • Church of San Vincenzo
  • Post Office

References