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Comune in Liguria, Italy From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ne (Italian pronunciation: [nɛ]) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Genoa in the Italian region Liguria, located in the Val Graveglia about 40 kilometres (25 mi) east of Genoa. It is formed by several distinct burghs, or frazioni.
Ne | |
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Comune di Ne | |
Ancient bridge connecting the burghs of Nascio and Cassagna. | |
Coordinates: 44°21′N 9°24′E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Liguria |
Metropolitan city | Genoa (GE) |
Frazioni | Arzeno, Caminata, Castagnola, Chiesanuova, Conscenti (communal seat), Frisolino, Graveglia, Nascio, Ne, Piandifieno, Pontori, Reppia, Sambuceto, Santa Lucia, Statale, Zerli |
Government | |
• Mayor | Cesare Pesce |
Area | |
• Total | 64.1 km2 (24.7 sq mi) |
Elevation | 68 m (223 ft) |
Population (30 November 2017)[2] | |
• Total | 2,228 |
• Density | 35/km2 (90/sq mi) |
Demonym | Neesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 16040 |
Dialing code | 0185 |
Patron saint | San Lorenzo |
Saint day | August 10 |
Website | Official website |
Ne stands for Nae, meaning "ship", and refers to the shape of Monte Zatta, the highest mountain of the area at an elevation of 1,404 metres (4,606 ft). It adjoins the valley of Graveglia, the ancient realm of Garibald, the king of the Lombards who fled from Lombardy in 673.[3]
The family of the founder of the modern, united Italian state, Giuseppe Garibaldi, originated in the nearby valley of Graveglia. A monument to Garibaldi is located in Conscenti, one of Ne's 16 frazione, or hamlets,[3] and the comune's seat of government. Most of these frazione originated as castles built during and after the tenth century as defenses against Saracen raids.
Ne's landscape is naturally partitioned by the bottom of the Graveglia valley, the Graveglia river, and the high pastures and woods.[3]
Natural attractions include:[3]
Other attractions include:[3]
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