Calcinate
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| Comune di Calcinate | |
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 Municipal coat of arms |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Province | Bergamo (BG) |
| Mayor | Flaminio Tisi |
| Elevation | 186 m (610 ft) |
| Area | 14 km² (5 sq mi) |
| Population (as of Dec. 2004 [1]) | |
| - Total | 5,273 |
| - Density | 377/km² (976/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | Calcinatesi |
| Dialing code | 035 |
| Postal code | 24050 |
| Patron | Sts. Peter and Paul |
| - Day | June 29 |
Calcinate is a town in the province of Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy. Its economy is mostly based on industry.
[edit] History
The origin of the town are Gaulish and Roman, though it is first mentioned in a document from 1148. It was conquered by the Republic of Venice in the 15th century, and remained to it until 1797. In that period it became a flourishing agricultural centre.
[edit] Main sights
- Baroque parish church of Santa Maria Assunta and San Vittore.
- Romanesque church of San Martino (c. 14th century).
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