Bernalda
Comune in Basilicata, Italy / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Bernalda (Metapontino: Vernàlle or Bernàlle) is a town and comune in the province of Matera, in the Southern Italian region of Basilicata. The frazione of Metaponto is the site of the ancient city of Metapontum.
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Bernalda | |
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Comune di Bernalda | |
Coordinates: 40°25′N 16°41′E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Basilicata |
Province | Matera (MT) |
Frazioni | Metaponto, Serra Marina, Spineto |
Government | |
• Mayor | Domenico Raffaele Tataranno |
Area | |
• Total | 126.19 km2 (48.72 sq mi) |
Elevation | 127 m (417 ft) |
Population (31 December 2015)[2] | |
• Total | 12,453 |
• Density | 99/km2 (260/sq mi) |
Demonym | Bernaldesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 75012 |
Dialing code | 0835 |
Patron saint | St. Bernardino of Siena |
Saint day | 20 May, 23 August |
Website | Official website |
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Until the 15th century, it was called Camarda. It is home to a castle built in the 15th century during the Aragonese rule in the Kingdom of Naples.
The patron Saint of Bernalda is Saint Bernardino of Siena. The celebration of Saint Bernardino is on 20 May and on 23 August.