Acquaviva Picena
| Acquaviva Picena | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Acquaviva Picena | |
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The fortress of Acquaviva | |
  Acquaviva Picena Location of Acquaviva Picena in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 42°57′N 13°49′E / 42.950°N 13.817°ECoordinates: 42°57′N 13°49′E / 42.950°N 13.817°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Marche |
| Province | Ascoli Piceno (AP) |
| Frazioni | Abbadetta, Casaricca, Forola, Madonna delle Piane, Quercia, Sant'Angelo |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Tarcisio Infriccioli |
| Area | |
| • Total | 20.9 km2 (8.1 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 360 m (1,180 ft) |
| Population (2008)[1] | |
| • Total | 3,690 |
| • Density | 180/km2 (460/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Acquavivani |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 63030 |
| Dialing code | 0735 |
| Patron saint | Saint Nicholas |
| Saint day | December 6 |
| Website | Official website |
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Acquaviva Picena is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Ascoli Piceno in the Italian region Marche, located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) southeast of Ancona and about 20 kilometres (12 mi) northeast of Ascoli Piceno.
Main sights
- Acquaviva fortress, one of the largest castles in the Marche, rebuilt by Baccio Pontelli in the 15th century
- Clock tower
- Mother Church of San Nicolòm built in the 16th century
- Romanesque church of San Rocco (13th century)
- Church of San Lorenzo (17th century)
References
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