Dolcedo

For the Italian wine grape also known as Dolcedo, see Dolcetto.

Dolcedo (Ligurian: Dôçeo, locally U Dusseu^[3]) is a comune (municipality) in the province of Imperia, in the Italian region of Liguria, located about 100 kilometres (62 mi) southwest of Genoa and about 7 kilometres (4 mi) northwest of Imperia.

Dolcedo
Comune
Comune di Dolcedo
Historical centre
Coat of arms
Location of Dolcedo
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Coordinates: 43°54′N 7°57′E
Country	Italy
Region	Liguria
Province	Imperia (IM)
Frazioni	Bellissimi, Castellazzo, Costa Carnara, Isolalunga, Lecchiore, Magliani, Monte Faudo, Ripalta, Santa Brigida, Trincheri
Government
• Mayor	Marco Ascheri
Area [1]
• Total	19.32 km2 (7.46 sq mi)
Elevation	75 m (246 ft)
Population  (Dec. 2004)[2]
• Total	1,246
• Density	64/km2 (170/sq mi)
Demonym	Dolcedesi
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	18100
Dialing code	0183
Patron saint	St. Thomas the Apostle
Saint day	December 21
Website	Official website

The communal seat, Piazza, is located in the lower valley of the Prino stream. The other main centers are Isolalunga, Costa Carnara, Bellissimi and Lecchiore. Dolcedo borders the following municipalities: Badalucco, Civezza, Imperia, Montalto Ligure, Pietrabruna, Prelà, Taggia, and Vasia.

History

The boroughs of Dolcedo appeared in the early Middle Ages, populated by refugees from the Ligurian coast. Later it was a fief of the Clavesana family. In the 12th century cultivation of olive became a mainstay of the area. In 1228 the Clavesana ceded their lands to the commune of Genoa.

Main sights

• Parish church of St. Thomas, in Baroque style (1613).
• Medieval church of Santa Maria di Castellazzo.
• Sanctuary of Acquasanta.
• Oratory of St. Lawrence, with two small bell towers.
• Chapel of St. Brigida (15th century).

Demographic evolution

See also

• Liguria wine