Rahul Sharma (Editor)

Ortonovo

Updated on
Edit
Like
Comment
Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare on Reddit
Country
  
Italy

Demonym(s)
  
Ortonovesi

Dialing code
  
0187

Local time
  
Monday 9:21 AM

Postal code
  
19034

Dialling code
  
0187

Province / Metropolitan city
  
La Spezia (SP)

Time zone
  
CET (UTC+1)

Area
  
13.8 km²

Province
  
Province of La Spezia

Region
  
Liguria

Ortonovo httpsuploadwikimediaorgwikipediacommonsthu

Frazioni
  
Casano, Casano alto, Dogana, Isola, Luni, Luni antica, Nicola, Serravalle

Weather
  
8°C, Wind N at 11 km/h, 68% Humidity

Ortonovo is a comune (municipality) in the Province of La Spezia in the Italian region Liguria, located about 100 km (62 mi) southeast of Genoa and about 20 km (12 mi) east of La Spezia.

Contents

Map of 19034 Ortonovo Province of La Spezia, Italy

It is the easternmost commune in Liguria, bordering Tuscany at the feet of the Apuan Alps. The communal territory include the frazione of Luni, one of the most important cities in the area in Roman and early medieval times.

Main sights

The ancient town is surrounded by a line of walls with two entrances. In the central square is the Guinigi Tower, today the campanile of the church of St. Lawrence (17th century) but once connected to a now disappeared castle. Other sights include:

  • Church of Sts. James and Philip (15th century)
  • Sanctuary of Mirteto (16th century)
  • Castle of Volpiglione
  • Rocca (fortress) of the frazione of Nicola
  • References

    Ortonovo Wikipedia