Avetrana

Avetrana (Salentino: L'Aitràna) is a town and comune in the province of Taranto, part of the Apulia region of southeast Italy.

Avetrana
Comune di Avetrana
Location of Avetrana
Avetrana
Location of Avetrana in Italy
Avetrana
Avetrana (Apulia)
Coordinates: 40°21′N 17°44′E
CountryItaly
Region Apulia
ProvinceTaranto (TA)
FrazioniUrmo Belsito
Government
  MayorAntonio Minó
Area
  Total73.23 km2 (28.27 sq mi)
Elevation
62 m (203 ft)
Population
 (30 April 2017)[2]
  Total6,670
  Density91/km2 (240/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Avetranesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
74020
Dialing code099
Patron saintSt. Blaise
WebsiteOfficial website

Main sights

  • The Castle (13th century) or Torrione
  • The Chiesa Madre (15th-16th-17th century)
  • Palazzo Imperiali (17th century)



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