Gussago
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| Gussago Ghüsàch |
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| Comune | |
| Comune di Gussago | |
| Panorama of Gussago
Panorama of Gussago
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 Gussago
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| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Brescia (BS) |
| Frazioni | Barco, Casaglio, Civine, Croce, Mandolossa, Navezze, Piazza, Piedeldosso, Ronco, Sale di Gussago, Villa |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Lucia Lazzari (PDL) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 25 km2 (10 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 185 m (607 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 16,891 |
| • Density | 680/km2 (1,700/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Gussaghesi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 25064 |
| Dialing code | 030 |
| Patron saint | Santa Maria Assunta |
| Saint day | 15 August |
| Website | Official website |
Gussago is a town and comune in the province of Brescia, in Lombardy. The town is situated in Franciacorta, an area known for its precious wines. There are also many other cookery specialities, as spiedo (rolled birds), meat products and wines.
The most important monument is Santissima, an old cloister situated on the summit of Barbisone Hill. The patroness Saint of Gussago is St. Mary.
Twin towns
Gussago is twinned with:
Aliap, South Sudan, since 2005
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