Gesualdo, Campania

Gesualdo is an Italian town in the province of Avellino, itself in the region of Campania. It is called "The city of the Prince of Musicians" in honour of Carlo Gesualdo. It has many palaces, fountains, belvederes, and a historical center, which was partially restored after the Irpinia earthquake in 1980.

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Location of Gesualdo
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Location of Gesualdo in Italy
Gesualdo
Gesualdo (Campania)
Coordinates: 41°00′N 15°04′E
CountryItaly
RegionCampania
ProvinceAvellino (AV)
FrazioniPiano della Croce, Torre dei Monaci
Government
  MayorEdgardo Pesiri
Area
  Total27.34 km2 (10.56 sq mi)
Elevation
640 m (2,100 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2017)
  Total3,446
  Density130/km2 (330/sq mi)
DemonymGesualdini
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
83040
Dialing code0825
Patron saintSt. Nicholas
Saint dayDecember 6th
WebsiteOfficial website

The town is located in the center of Irpinia, between the valleys of the rivers Fredane and Ufita. It is about 90 kilometres (56 mi) from Naples and 290 kilometres (180 mi) from Rome. Surrounding municipalities are Fontanarosa, Frigento, Grottaminarda, Paternopoli, Villamaina. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").

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