Conegliano

Conegliano
Conegliano
—  Comune  —
Città di Conegliano
The castle by night

Coat of arms
Conegliano is located in Italy
Conegliano
Location of Conegliano in Italy
Coordinates: 45°53′N 12°18′E / 45.883°N 12.3°E / 45.883; 12.3Coordinates: 45°53′N 12°18′E / 45.883°N 12.3°E / 45.883; 12.3
Country Italy
Region Veneto
Province Treviso (TV)
Frazioni Ogliano, Scomigo, Collalbrigo
Government
 - Mayor Alberto Maniero
Area
 - Total 36 km2 (13.9 sq mi)
Elevation 74 m (243 ft)
Population (May 11, 2008)
 - Total 35,436
 - Density 984.3/km2 (2,549.4/sq mi)
Demonym Coneglianesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 - Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 31015
Dialing code 0438
Patron saint Leonard of Noblac
Saint day November 6
Website Official website

Conegliano (Venetian: Conejan) is a town and comune of the Veneto region, Italy, in the province of Treviso, about 30 kilometres (19 mi) north by rail from the town of Treviso. The population of the city is of around 36,000 people. The remains of a castle that was built in the 10th century remain on a nearby hill. Formerly belonging to the Bishop of Vittorio Veneto, what remains—mostly a bell tower—now houses a small museum.

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Industry

Conegliano is noted for its wine, chiefly the dry white Prosecco (made from the grape of the same name) which comes in three varieties: tranquillo (still), frizzante (slightly sparkling) and spumante (sparkling). It is also home to Italy's oldest and most prestigious wine school called Scuola Enologica.

There is also a great industrial tradition, especially specialized in home appliances.

Culture

Every June, a special chess or 'dama' game where the pieces are represented by actual real people—known as the Dama Castellana—is performed in the historical center. This event is not the continuation of a secular tradition, but has been introduced only a few years ago, still managed to become a traditional event calendar coneglianese.

Actual real coat of arms of the city

Conegliano was the birthplace of the painter Cima da Conegliano, a fine altar-piece by whom is in the cathedral (1492).

Notable natives and residents

International relations

Twin towns - sister cities

Conegliano is twinned with:

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