Gussago

Gussago (Brescian: Gösàch) 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 (where meat such as pork, beef, chicken and rabbit is skewered with potato slices and sage leaves), meat products and wines.

Key Information

Gussago Gösàch
Comune
Comune di Gussago
Panorama of Gussago
Gussago Location of Gussago in Italy Show map of Italy Gussago Gussago (Lombardy) Show map of Lombardy
Coordinates: 45°36′N 10°9′E / 45.600°N 10.150°E / 45.600; 10.150
Country	Italy
Region	Lombardy
Province	Brescia (BS)
Frazioni	Barco, Casaglio, Civine, Croce, Mandolossa, Navezze, Piazza, Piedeldosso, Ronco, Sale di Gussago, Villa
Government
• Mayor	Bruno Marchina (Civic List)
Area [1]
• Total	25 km2 (9.7 sq mi)
Elevation	185 m (607 ft)
Population  (2011)[2]
• Total	16,891
• Density	680/km2 (1,700/sq mi)
Demonym	Gussaghesi
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	25064
Dialing code	030
ISTAT code	017081
Patron saint	Santa Maria Assunta
Saint day	15 August
Website	Official website
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The most important monument is Santissima, an old cloister situated on the summit of Barbisone Hill. The patroness Saint of Gussago is St. Mary.

1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
2. ^ ISTAT

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