Lumarzo
Lumarzo
Lumarso | |
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| Comune di Lumarzo | |
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 Coat of arms | |
Location of Lumarzo  | |
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| Postal code | 16024 |
| Dialing code | 0185 |
| Patron saint | St. Peter |
| Saint day | June 29 |
| Website | www |
Lumarzo (
Lumarzo borders the following municipalities:
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The economy is mostly based on agriculture and cattle raising.
History
The name derives from the
In the Middle Ages it was under the
During World War II in the area took place several fighting between German occupation troops and partisans.
Natalina "Dolly" Garaventa, mother of Frank Sinatra, was born in the frazione (village) of Rossi of Lumarzo in 1894.
Main sights
- Sanctuary of Madonna del Bosco ("Madonna of the Wood"), in the frazione of Pannesi, dating from the 16th century.
- Church of San Martino al Vento (15th century).
Transport
Lumarzo can be reached through the Strada Provinciale (Provincial Road) 225 Orero-Bargagli. The nearest railroad station is that of Chiavari on the Rome-Genoa line, from where a regular bus service connects to Lumarzo.
References
- ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
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Sources
- Sena, Francesco (2000). L'alta Fontanabuona. Chiavari.
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