Albugnano
Comune in Piedmont, Italy
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Albugnano is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Asti in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 20 kilometres (12 mi) east of Turin and about 25 kilometres (16 mi) northwest of Asti.
Albugnano | |
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| Comune di Albugnano | |
View of Albugnano | |
 Coat of arms | |
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| Coordinates: 45°5′N 7°58′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Province | Asti (AT) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Dario Peila |
| Area | |
• Total | 9.5 km2 (3.7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 549 m (1,801 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 541 |
| • Density | 57/km2 (150/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Albugnanesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 14020 |
| Dialing code | 011 |
Albugnano borders the following municipalities: Aramengo, Berzano di San Pietro, Castelnuovo Don Bosco, Moncucco Torinese, Passerano Marmorito, and Pino d'Asti.
Main sights
- Parish church of San Giacomo Maggiore (15th century), with a 19th-century façade.
- Church of St. Peter (11th century)
- Tower belvedere, named after a medieval watch tower destroyed in 1401.
The Vezzolano Abbey is located nearby.
