Castelleone di Suasa
Castelleone di Suasa is a town and comune within the Province of Ancona, in the Marche region of Italy.
Castellone di Suasa | |
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| Comune di Castelleone di Suasa | |
Parish church of Sts. Peter and Paul. | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of Castellone di Suasa | |
Castellone di Suasa Location of Castellone di Suasa in Italy Castellone di Suasa Castellone di Suasa (Marche) | |
| Coordinates: 43°36′N 12°59′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Marche |
| Province | Ancona (AN) |
| Frazioni | Bozzo, Casalta, Case Nuove, Farneto, Pian Volpello, Santa Lucia, Ville |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Carlo Manfredi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15 km2 (6 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 206 m (676 ft) |
| Population (31 December 2010) | |
| • Total | 1,723 |
| • Density | 110/km2 (300/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Castelleonesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 60010 |
| Dialing code | 071 |
| Patron saint | St. Peter the Martyr |
| Saint day | 29 April |
| Website | Official website |
It is well known for the archaeological park of Suasa, an ancient Roman town.
Rising on a hill near the river Cesano, Castelleone di Suasa is also called "green town" because of its flourishing nursery activity. Below the medieval castle there are the remains of the Roman municipality of Suasa, that rose along the branch of the via Flaminia that led to Sena Gallica (Senigallia).
Since 1987 the Archaeological Superintendence of the Regione of Marche, has started a programme of excavations that has allowed the discovery of the ancient basalt street, the commercial forum, two sepulchre areas, the amphitheatre and, above all, the rich patrician dwelling that has become Archaeological Park.