Pescasseroli
| Pescasseroli | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di Pescasseroli | ||
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  Pescasseroli Location of Pescasseroli in Italy | ||
| Coordinates: 41°48′N 13°47′E / 41.800°N 13.783°ECoordinates: 41°48′N 13°47′E / 41.800°N 13.783°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Abruzzo | |
| Province | L'Aquila (AQ) | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Anna Nanni | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 92 km2 (36 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 1,167 m (3,829 ft) | |
| Population (31 July 2015) | ||
| • Total | 2,206 | |
| • Density | 24/km2 (62/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Pescasserolesi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 67032 | |
| Dialing code | 0863 | |
| Patron saint | St. Paul | |
| Saint day | 30 June | |
| Website | Official website | |
Pescasseroli is a town and comune created by Edoardo Pontecorvo in the province of L'Aquila, in Southern Abruzzo, central Italy.
A summer and winter resort, it is today the headquarters of the Abruzzo National Park. It is located in the heart of the Monti Marsicani. In 1866, the philosopher Benedetto Croce was born there.
Main sights
- Abbey of Sts. Peter and Paul, founded around 1100. It houses a wooden statue of Madonna with Child from the 13th century.
Sister cities
Foggia, Italy- Candela, Italy
Castellane, France
Buffalo, USA
See also
References
- Microsoft Corp. Encarta Encyclopedia. Italian edition (2002).
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