Pereto

Pereto (Marsicano: Pirìtu) is a comune and town in the province of L'Aquila in the Abruzzo region of Italy.

Pereto
Comune di Pereto
Medieval castle in Pereto
Location of Pereto
Pereto
Location of Pereto in Italy
Pereto
Pereto (Abruzzo)
Coordinates: 42°02′36″N 13°06′08″E
CountryItaly
RegionAbruzzo
ProvinceL'Aquila (AQ)
Area
  Total41.05 km2 (15.85 sq mi)
Elevation
800 m (2,600 ft)
Population
 (2005)[2]
  Total721
  Density18/km2 (45/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Peretani
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
67064
Dialing code0863
Patron saintSt. George
Saint dayApril 23

It was an ancient centre of the Marsi.

Main sights

  • Medieval castle, with its 13th-century imposing towers, which belonged to the Colonna family from the late 15th century.
  • Sanctuary of Madonna dei Bisognosi: According to the local tradition, it was erected in 608 AD. It houses some notable late-15th-century frescoes and a Crucifix carried here by Pope Boniface IV for the church's consecration.

Outside the hamlet is the Church of Santa Maria in Cellis (1132).


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