Penna San Giovanni
| Penna San Giovanni | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di Penna San Giovanni | ||
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  Penna San Giovanni Location of Penna San Giovanni in Italy | ||
| Coordinates: 43°3′N 13°26′E / 43.050°N 13.433°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Marche | |
| Province | Macerata (MC) | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Emanuele Crisostomi | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 28 km2 (11 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 630 m (2,070 ft) | |
| Population (31 December 2010)[1] | ||
| • Total | 1,176 | |
| • Density | 42/km2 (110/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Pennesi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 62020 | |
| Dialing code | 0733 | |
| Patron saint | St. John the Baptist | |
| Saint day | 29 August - 24 June | |
| Website | Official website | |
Penna San Giovanni is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Macerata in the Italian region Marche, located about 60 kilometres (37 mi) south of Ancona and about 30 kilometres (19 mi) south of Macerata.
Penna San Giovanni borders the following municipalities: Amandola, Falerone, Gualdo, Monte San Martino, Sant'Angelo in Pontano, Servigliano.
Penna is an ancient hill top town. It is covered in mud for most of the year due to heavy rain. There are half a dozen churches and a tiny early 19th century theatre. At the very top of the town are the remains of the ancient fort with a panoramic view up to the mountains and looking out at the surrounding hilltop towns. In the summer the municipality organizes events on numerous evenings, including the Festa della Polenta and Otto Giorni Di Un Linguaggio Volgare, which is enjoyed by tourists.