Grumello del Monte (

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'' (municipality) of about 7,400 inhabitants in the

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in the

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region of

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, located about northeast of

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and about southeast of

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. Grumello del Monte borders the following municipalities: Carobbio degli Angeli, Castelli Calepio, Chiuduno, Gandosso,

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, Telgate.

History

The village's origins date from the Roman domination, as attested by the name, deriving from Latin ''grumus'' (hill). The castle was probably built in the 10th century AD.

Main sights

* The medieval castle, turned into a residence by

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in the 14th century. * Parish church (1720). * Sanctuary of the ''Madonna del Buon Consiglio'' (15th century) * Church of ''San Pantaleone''.

Twin towns — sister cities

Grumello del Monte is twinned with: *

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, Italy

References

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