Sant'Ambrogio di Torino
| Sant'Ambrogio di Torino | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di Sant'Ambrogio di Torino | ||
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Sant'Ambrogio seen from the Monte Musinè | ||
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  Sant'Ambrogio di Torino Location of Sant'Ambrogio di Torino in Italy | ||
| Coordinates: 45°6′N 7°22′E / 45.100°N 7.367°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Piedmont | |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Turin (TO) | |
| Frazioni | Bertassi, San Pietro | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Dario Fracchia | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 8.6 km2 (3.3 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 356 m (1,168 ft) | |
| Population (31 December 2010)[1] | ||
| • Total | 4,843 | |
| • Density | 560/km2 (1,500/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Santambrogesi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 10057 | |
| Dialing code | 011 | |
| Patron saint | St. John of Besate | |
| Saint day | November 21 | |
| Website | Official website | |
Sant'Ambrogio di Torino (Piedmontese: Sant Ambreus) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 25 km west of Turin.
Sant'Ambrogio di Torino borders the following municipalities: Caprie, Villar Dora, Chiusa di San Michele, Avigliana and Valgioie.
In the vicinity there is the monastery of Sacra di San Michele. Town sights include several medieval towers, the 13th century castle and walls, a Romanesque bell tower from the 12th century and remains of the 11th century church of San Pietro.
Twin towns — Sister cities
Sant'Ambrogio di Torino is twinned with:
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Sant'Ambrogio sul Garigliano, Italy (2003) - Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella, Italy (2004)
References
External links
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