Tagliacozzo
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| Comune di Tagliacozzo | |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Abruzzi |
| Province | L'Aquila (AQ) |
| Mayor | Dino Rossi (since May 2006) |
| Elevation | 740 m |
| Area | 89 km² |
| Population | |
| - Total | 6,753 |
| - Density | 73/km² |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | Tagliacozzani |
| Dialing code | 0863 |
| Postal code | 67069 |
| Frazioni | see list |
| Patron | St. Peter |
| - Day | April 7 |
| Website: Comune di Tagliacozzo | |
Tagliacozzo is a town and commune in Italy, in the region of Abruzzo.
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[edit] History
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In the nearby, it was fought the Battle of Tagliacozzo between Conradin of Hohenstaufen and Charles I of Anjou.
[edit] Main sights
- The Palazzo Ducale (Ducal Palace), built by Roberto Orsini.
- The Convent of St. Francis, housing the tomb of Tommaso da Celano.
- Museo Orientale, with collections of Egyptian, Ethiopian and Eastern findings.
- Sanctuary of Maria Santissima dell'Oriente, on a hill 3 km from the town. It is cited as early as 14th century.
[edit] Important people
Andrea Argoli (Tagliacozzo 1570 - Padua 1657)
[edit] Fractions
Tagliacozzo's fractions are: Colle San Giacomo, Gallo, Nuovo Borgo Rurale, Oriente, Poggetello, Poggio Filippo, Roccacerro, San Donato di Tagliacozzo, Sfratati, Sorbo, Tremonti, Villa San Sebastiano.
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