San Fele
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| Comune di San Fele | |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Basilicata |
| Province | Potenza (PZ) |
| Elevation | 864 m (2,835 ft) |
| Area | 96 km² (37 sq mi) |
| Population (as of 31-5-07) | |
| - Total | 3,579 |
| - Density | 37/km² (96/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | Sanfelesi |
| Dialing code | 0976 |
| Postal code | 85020 |
| Frazioni | Agrifoglio, Armatieri, Difesa, Cecci, Montagna, Pierno, Priore, Masone, Signorella, Cerrito |
| Patron | San Giustino martire and San Sebastiano |
| - Day | 30 July and 20 January |
| Website: http://www.comune.sanfele.pz.it/ | |
San Fele is a town and comune in the province of Potenza in the Basilicata region of Italy.
[edit] Geography
It is bounded by the comuni of Atella, Bella, Castelgrande, Filiano, Muro Lucano, Rapone and Ruvo del Monte.
[edit] History
After the battle of Bovino, Otto I, Holy Roman Emperor, ordered that a fortress be built in this area to protect against Byzantine incursions. This site was chosen for its obvious defensive advantages. In 969 CE, the castle-fortress was completed. The constructors of the fortress, being from Venosa, dedicated the fortress to their protector-saint, Saint Felix (San Felice).
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