Pereto
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- Not to be confused with the town of Perito.
Pereto | |
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Comune | |
Comune di Pereto | |
Medieval castle in Pereto
Medieval castle in Pereto
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Location of Pereto in Italy | |
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Country | Italy |
Region | Abruzzo |
Province / Metropolitan city | L'Aquila (AQ) |
Area | |
• Total | 41.05 km2 (15.85 sq mi) |
Elevation | 800 m (2,600 ft) |
Population (2005) | |
• Total | 721 |
• Density | 18/km2 (45/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Peretani |
Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
• Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
Postal code | 67064 |
Dialing code | 0863 |
Patron saint | St. George |
Saint day | April 23 |
Pereto is a comune and town in the province of L'Aquila in the Abruzzo region of Italy.
It was an ancient centre of the Marsi.
Main sights
- Medieval castle, with its 13th century imposing towers, which belonged to the Colonna family from the late 15th century.
- Sanctuary of Madonna del Monte. According to the local tradition, it was erected in 608 AD. It houses some notable late-15th-century frescoes and a Crucifix carried here by Pope Boniface IV for the church's consecration.
Outside the hamlet is the Church of Santa Maria in Cellis (1132).
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