Sellero
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| Comune di Sellero | ||
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Sellero's panorama
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 Sellero
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| Coordinates: 46°3′21″N 10°20′52″E / 46.05583°N 10.34778°ECoordinates: 46°3′21″N 10°20′52″E / 46.05583°N 10.34778°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Lombardy | |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Brescia (BS) | |
| Frazioni | Novelle | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Ezio Bartolomeo Laini | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 13.9 km2 (5.4 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 376 m (1,234 ft) | |
| Population (2011) | ||
| • Total | 1,501 | |
| • Density | 110/km2 (280/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Selleresi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 25050 | |
| Dialing code | 0364 | |
| Patron saint | Santa Maria Assunta and San Desiderio | |
| Saint day | August 15 and May 15 | |
| Website | Official website | |
Sellero (Sèler in Lombard, Hèler in camunian dialect) is a comune of 1,503 people in the province of Brescia (far 83 km from Brescia) in the middle Val Camonica.
In its territory there are thousands of rock engravings, including the "Rosa camuna" in Carpene (which is the symbol of Lombardy region). In the commune's territory there are also examples of energy excellence, such as the San Fiorano's underground hydroelectric power (in Scianica) and a biomass tele-heating power.
The commune consists of the settlements of Sellero (the most important of the commune) and the frazione of Novelle. Another settlement is Scianica, situated in the valley floor and developed in the 1970s and 1980s.
The commune is situated in the middle Val Camonica, on the right bank of the river Oglio. Neighbouring communes are Berzo Demo, Capo di Ponte, Cedegolo and Paisco Loveno. The highest point is Monte Elto, which is 2,145 metres high.
There are traces of Camunnic settlements around Sellero, dating back to the Bronze Age. During the Roman era, the area was sparsely populated. It was repopulated during the Middle Ages. Recently, from 1927 to 1948 the commune joined with Cedegolo, a neighbouring commune.
Source: ISTAT
The two churches of the town, the parish church (Saint Mary) and the ancient church (Saint Desiderio) present some interesting artistic works.
The parish church, finished in 1785, presents an interesting altar in Sicily's and Verona's marble and a portal in Vezza d'Oglio's marble. Also the ancient church, erected by Frankish, can be visited and presents some Pietro di Cemmo's frescos.
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