Ghemme

Ghemme
Comune
Comune di Ghemme

Coat of arms
Ghemme

Location of Ghemme in Italy

Coordinates: 45°36′N 8°25′E / 45.600°N 8.417°E / 45.600; 8.417Coordinates: 45°36′N 8°25′E / 45.600°N 8.417°E / 45.600; 8.417
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Province / Metropolitan city Novara (NO)
Frazioni Strona
Government
  Mayor Alfredo Corazza
Area
  Total 20.57 km2 (7.94 sq mi)
Elevation 241 m (791 ft)
Population (2007)
  Total 3,668
  Density 180/km2 (460/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Ghemmesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 28074
Dialing code 0163
Patron saint Beata Panacea
Saint day first Friday of May
Website Official website

Ghemme is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Novara in the Italian region Piedmont, located on the river Sesia about 80 kilometres (50 mi) northeast of Turin and about 25 kilometres (16 mi) northwest of Novara.

It is the birthplace of architect Alessandro Antonelli and city of origin of Blessed Panacea De' Muzzi. The main attraction is the castle (Castello-ricetto), built in the 11th to 15th centuries.

Ghemme is notable for its red wine.

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