Ostra Vetere

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Ostra Vetere
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Ostra Vetere (Italy)
Ostra Vetere
Country Italy
region Brands
province Ancona  (AN)
Coordinates 43 ° 36 '  N , 13 ° 4'  E Coordinates: 43 ° 36 '19 "  N , 13 ° 3' 39"  E
height 250  m slm
surface 29.86 km²
Residents 3,178 (Dec. 31, 2019)
Population density 106 inhabitants / km²
Post Code 60010
prefix 071
ISTAT number 042036
Popular name Eastern raveterani
Patron saint San Giovanni Battista (June 24th)
Website Ostra Vetere

Ostra Vetere is an Italian commune with 3178 inhabitants (as of December 31, 2019) in the province of Ancona , Marche region .

geography

The place is 49 km from Ancona at 250 m above sea level. The municipality covers 29.86 km². The patron saint of the place is St. Giovanni Battista.

The neighboring communities are Barbara , Castelleone di Suasa , Corinaldo , Montecarotto , Ostra and Serra de 'Conti .

View of the west side of Ostra Vetere

Within the municipality there are authorized vineyards for the production of the famous white wine Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi .

history

Ostra Vetere has had its current name since March 19, 1882 by royal decree. The city used to be called Montenovo ; the name can be traced for the first time in the 12th century.

On the territory of the municipality lie the ruins of the ancient Roman city of Ostra, the archaeological remains of which are currently being studied.

Culture

  • The birthday of Saint Pasquale Baylon on May 17th, on which many pilgrims are expected, is celebrated every year with festivities that end with moving fireworks over the city.
  • The Fiera de Giovanni Battista , a festival in honor of the local saint, is celebrated on June 24th.
  • The “Maria Crocefissa Satellico” museum in the former monastery of Santa Lucia the Clarissen was created at the request of the municipality and the parish of Santa Maria. It shows the history of the municipality of Montenovo, today's Ostra Vetere. The museum opened on January 26, 2008. The municipal library is also housed there.
Sunrise over Ostra Vetere

sons and daughters of the town

Web links

Commons : Ostra Vetere  - collection of images, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Statistiche demografiche ISTAT. Monthly population statistics of the Istituto Nazionale di Statistica , as of December 31 of 2019.