San Benedetto in Perillis
San Benedetto in Perillis is a town and comune in the province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo, central Italy. The town is 43 kilometres (27 mi) from the regional capital, L'Aquila.
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| Coordinates: 42°11′7″N 13°46′18″E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Abruzzo |
| Province | Province of L'Aquila (AQ) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Giancaterino Gualtieri |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19.08 km2 (7.37 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 878 m (2,881 ft) |
| Population (31 December 2010)[2] | |
| • Total | 128 |
| • Density | 6.7/km2 (17/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Sambenedettini |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 67020 |
| Dialing code | 0862 |
| Patron saint | Saint Benedict |
| Saint day | March 31 |
History
In the High Middle Ages, a monastery was built here to serve the peasantry of L'Aquila. Charles V of Spain later granted the lands around the town to one of the captains of his army. Eventually, the Caracciolo family took control of the area, being replaced in the 18th century by the Celestine Fathers of L'Aquila.
Main sights
- Church of S. Benedict
- Church of S. Maria delle Grazie
In popular culture
The movie Ladyhawke (1985) was filmed in the monastery of San Benedetto.
Gallery
San Benedetto in Perillis (2013)
San Benedetto in Perillis (2013)
San Benedetto in Perillis (2013)
San Benedetto in Perillis (2013)
San Benedetto in Perillis (2013)
San Benedetto in Perillis (2013)
San Benedetto in Perillis (2013)
San Benedetto in Perillis (2013)
References
- "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
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