Besenello

Besenello (Besenèl in local dialect) is a comune (municipality) in Trentino in the northern Italian region Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, located about 15 kilometres (9 mi) south of Trento. It is located at the entrance of the Vallagarina. The main attraction is the Castel Beseno, the largest fortified structure in Trentino and the Romanesque church of Sant'Agata.

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Besenello
Comune
Comune di Besenello
Coat of arms
Location of Besenello
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Coordinates: 45°56′N 11°7′E
Country	Italy
Region	Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
Province	Trentino (TN)
Frazioni	Acquaviva, Compet, Dietrobeseno, Golla, Màsera, Ondertòl, Posta Veccia, Sottocastello
Government
• Mayor	Cristian Comperini
Area [1]
• Total	26.0 km2 (10.0 sq mi)
Elevation	218 m (715 ft)
Population  (31 August 2007)[2]
• Total	2,273
• Density	87/km2 (230/sq mi)
Demonym	Beseneloti
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	38060
Dialing code	0464
Patron saint	St. Agatha
Saint day	5 February
Website	Official website

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Besenello borders the following municipalities: Trento, Vigolo Vattaro, Bosentino, Vattaro, Aldeno, Centa San Nicolò, Calliano, Nomi, and Folgaria.