Preci
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| Preci | |
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| Comune | |
| Comune di Preci | |
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 Preci
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| Country | Italy |
| Region | Umbria |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Perugia (PG) |
| Frazioni | Abeto, Acquaro, Belforte, Castelvecchio, Collazzoni, Collescille, Corone, Fiano d'Abeto, Montaglioni, Montebufo, Piedivalle, Poggio di Croce, Roccanolfi, Saccovescio, San Vito, Todiano, Valle |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Alfredo Virgili |
| Area | |
| • Total | 81.7 km2 (31.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 596 m (1,955 ft) |
| Population (2007)[1] | |
| • Total | 799 |
| • Density | 9.8/km2 (25/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Preciani |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 06047 |
| Dialing code | 0743 |
| Patron saint | Madonna della Pietà |
| Saint day | June 7 |
Preci is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Perugia in the Italian region Umbria, located about 60 km southeast of Perugia.
It is a medieval burg (13th century) developed inside a fortress, which was almost entirely destroyed by an earthquake in 1328.
Preci borders the following municipalities: Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Cerreto di Spoleto, Norcia, Visso.
Main sights
- Remains of the 13th-century castle in the frazione of Acquaro
- Pre-historic grotto tombs, in the frazione of Fiano d'Abeto
- Church of Annunziata in Poggio di Croce. It houses a 14th-century fresco of the Annunciation by Giovanni del Biondo
References
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