Rapolla
Comune in Basilicata, Italy From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Comune in Basilicata, Italy From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rapolla is a town and comune in the province of Potenza, in the Southern Italian region of Basilicata. It is bounded by the comuni of Barile, Lavello, Melfi, Rionero in Vulture, Venosa.
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Rapolla | |
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Comune di Rapolla | |
Coordinates: 40°59′N 15°40′E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Basilicata |
Province | Potenza (PZ) |
Government | |
• Mayor | Biagio Cristofaro |
Area | |
• Total | 29.87 km2 (11.53 sq mi) |
Elevation | 447 m (1,467 ft) |
Population (30 September 2015)[2] | |
• Total | 4,432 |
• Density | 150/km2 (380/sq mi) |
Demonym | Rapollesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 85027 |
Dialing code | 0972 |
Patron saint | Saint Blaise |
Saint day | February 3 |
Website | Official website |
The ancient sarcophagus of Rapolla takes its name from its find spot, near the town of Rapolla. It is from a workshop in Asia Minor and dates to the late II century AD. Now it's in the Museo Nazionale del Melfese, in the Castle of Melfi.
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