Frascati
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For other uses, see Frascati (disambiguation).
Not to be confused with Frascati, Warsaw.
Frascati (pronounced [fraˈskaːti]) is a city and comune in the Metropolitan City of Rome Capital in the Lazio region of central Italy. It is located 20 kilometres (12 mi) south-east of Rome, on the Alban Hills close to the ancient city of Tusculum. Frascati is closely associated with science, being the location of several international scientific laboratories.
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Frascati | |
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Città di Frascati | |
Coordinates: 41°49′N 12°41′E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Lazio |
Metropolitan city | Rome Capital (RM) |
Frazioni | Cisternole, Cocciano, Pantano Secco, Prataporci, Selvotta, Vermicino |
Government | |
• Mayor | Francesca Sbardella (PD) |
Area | |
• Total | 22.48 km2 (8.68 sq mi) |
Elevation | 320 m (1,050 ft) |
Population (30 November 2021)[2] | |
• Total | 22,680 |
• Density | 1,000/km2 (2,600/sq mi) |
Demonym | Frascatani |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 00044 |
Dialing code | 06 |
Patron saint | Saints Apostles Philip and James |
Saint day | May 3 |
Website | comune.frascati.rm.it |
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Frascati produces the white wine with the same name. It is also a historical and artistic centre.