Sasso Marconi

Sasso Marconi (Bolognese: Al Sâs) is a town and comune of the Metropolitan City of Bologna in northern Italy, 17 kilometres (11 mi) south-southwest of Bologna.

Sasso Marconi
Comune
Comune di Sasso Marconi
Villa Marconi with Marconi Museum and Mausoleum
Coat of arms
Location of Sasso Marconi
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Coordinates: 44°24′N 11°15′E
Country	Italy
Region	Emilia-Romagna
Metropolitan city	Bologna (BO)
Frazioni	Borgonuovo, Pontecchio Marconi, Fontana, Capital, Tignano-Roma, Rasiglio-Scopeto, Iano, Lagune, Cinque Cerri
Government
• Mayor	Stefano Mazzetti
Area [1]
• Total	96.45 km2 (37.24 sq mi)
Elevation	128 m (420 ft)
Population  (31 December 2014)[2]
• Total	14,612
• Density	150/km2 (390/sq mi)
Demonym	Sassesi
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	40037
Dialing code	051
Patron saint	Sts. Peter and Paul
Saint day	29 June
Website	Official website

Known as Sasso Bolognese until 1938, it is named after Guglielmo Marconi, the radio pioneer, who was born in the nearby city of Bologna. His villa now contains the Marconi Museum and Mausoleum. The name Sasso ("rock") derives from the Pliocenic rock formation called Sasso della Glosina that commands the confluence of the Setta and Reno rivers.

Twin cities

• Helston, UK
• Sassenage, France
• Siderno, Italy