Altino, Abruzzo
This article is about the modern city. For the old Roman town, see Altinum. For the voice type, see Tenor altino.
| Altino | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di Altino | ||
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  Altino Location of Altino in Italy | ||
| Coordinates: 42°6′N 14°20′E / 42.100°N 14.333°ECoordinates: 42°6′N 14°20′E / 42.100°N 14.333°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Abruzzo | |
| Province | Chieti (CH) | |
| Frazioni | Briccioli, Colli, Sant'Angelo, Scosse, Selva | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Angiolino D'Orazio | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 15 km2 (6 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 345 m (1,132 ft) | |
| Population (1 January 2007) | ||
| • Total | 2,674 | |
| • Density | 180/km2 (460/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Altinesi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 66040 | |
| Dialing code | 0872 | |
| Saint day | 4 September | |
| Website | Official website | |
Altino is a comune and town in the Province of Chieti in the Abruzzo region of Italy. It is located on an impressive rock spur commanding the valley of the Aventino river. The valley is richly cultivated with orchards, fruit, grapes and olives.
The town originated in medieval times. The main sight is the church of Madonna delle Grazie, which has traces of frescoes from 1355.
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