Noale

Noale
Comune
Comune di Noale
Location of Noale
Noale Location of Noale in Italy Noale Noale (Veneto)
Coordinates: 45°33′N 12°4′E
Country	Italy
Region	Veneto
Metropolitan city	Venice (VE)
Frazioni	Briana, Cappelletta, Moniego
Area
• Total	25 km2 (10 sq mi)
Elevation	18 m (59 ft)
Population  (31 May 2008)
• Total	15,619
• Density	620/km2 (1,600/sq mi)
Demonym	Noalesi
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	30033
Dialing code	041
ISTAT code	027026
Patron saint	Madonna del Rosario
Saint day	7 October
Website	Official website

Noale is a town in the Metropolitan City of Venice, Veneto, Italy.

It is part of the Miranese district, together with the neighboring municipalities of Mirano, Santa Maria di Sala, Salzano, Scorzè, Spinea and Martellago.

The town is home to the thrash metal band Catarrhal Noise and the motorcycle manufacturer Aprilia.

Palio

The Palio di Noale is the annual historical re-enactment of a medieval contest which was held under the seigniory of the Tempesta family. Historical documents show that the Palio was first celebrated in 1339, in occasion of Pentecost. It was originally intended to commemorate Noale's annexation to Treviso's possessions.

The modern Palio takes place in the month of June, over the Pentecost period, and sees the participation of different teams, coming from the surrounding areas as well. More specifically, the main contest involves the following seven districts: Bastia, Cerva, Drago, Gato, S. Giorgio, S.Giovanni and S.Urbano. In accordance with the historical tradition, the winner of the contest is awarded with a drape designed by local artists.

Sister cities

Dilijan, Armenia (since July 2011)

External links

• Noale travel guide from Wikivoyage