Gagliano Aterno
| Gagliano Aterno | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Gagliano Aterno | |
  Gagliano Aterno Location of Gagliano Aterno in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 42°7′39″N 13°42′3″E / 42.12750°N 13.70083°ECoordinates: 42°7′39″N 13°42′3″E / 42.12750°N 13.70083°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Abruzzo |
| Province | L'Aquila (AQ) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 33.30 km2 (12.86 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 650 m (2,130 ft) |
| Population (31 December 2013)[1] | |
| • Total | 253 |
| • Density | 7.6/km2 (20/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Gaglianesi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 67020 |
| Dialing code | 0864 |
| Patron saint | San Martino |
| Saint day | 11 November |
Gagliano Aterno is a town and comune approximately 45 kilometres (28 mi) from Aquila in the Abruzzo region of Italy. It is located in the vicinity of an ancient pre-Roman settlement, although most of the buildings in the village are from the medieval period.
Sights
- The castle, constructed in the 14th century.
- Church of Saint Martin
- Church of Santa Chiara, which has noteworthy stucco decorations from the Baroque period.
Notes and references
External links
- Cultural Association of the village (in Italian)
- The Gagliano Aterno Club, Detroit, USA
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