Frascati

Frascati (pronounced [fraˈskaːti]) is a city and comune in the Metropolitan City of Rome Capital in the Lazio region of central Italy. It is located 20 kilometres (12 mi) south-east of Rome, on the Alban Hills close to the ancient city of Tusculum. Frascati is closely associated with science, being the location of several international scientific laboratories.

Frascati
Città di Frascati
Frascati
Location of Frascati
Frascati
Location of Frascati in Italy
Frascati
Frascati (Lazio)
Coordinates: 41°49′N 12°41′E
CountryItaly
RegionLazio
Metropolitan cityRome Capital (RM)
FrazioniCisternole, Cocciano, Pantano Secco, Prataporci, Selvotta, Vermicino
Government
  MayorFrancesca Sbardella (PD)
Area
  Total22.48 km2 (8.68 sq mi)
Elevation
320 m (1,050 ft)
Population
 (30 November 2021)
  Total22,680
  Density1,000/km2 (2,600/sq mi)
DemonymFrascatani
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
00044
Dialing code06
Patron saintSaints Apostles Philip and James
Saint dayMay 3
Websitecomune.frascati.rm.it

Frascati produces the white wine with the same name. It is also a historical and artistic centre.

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