Bisenti

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Bisenti
Coat of arms of Bisenti
Municipal coat of arms

Location of Bisenti in Italy
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Abruzzo
Province Province of Teramo (TE)
Elevation 274 m (899 ft)
Area 30 km² (12 sq mi)
Population (as of 01-01-2007 (ISTAT))
 - Total 2,061
 - Density [n.a.]
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 42°32′0″N, 13°48′0″E
Gentilic
Dialing code 0861
Postal code 64033
Frazioni Acquadosso (aka Acquaddosso), Bivio Castelli (known locally as Cazzetti), Chioviano Alto, Chioviano Basso, Colle Marmo, Piedifinati, Rufiano, San Martino, San Nicola, San Pietro, Scipione, Troiano, Falone
Patron Saint Pascal Baylon
 - Day 17 May
Website: http://www.bisenti.eu
Bisenti Municipality
Bisenti Municipality

Bisenti is a town and comune in Teramo province in the Abruzzo region of eastern Italy.













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The old face of Bisenti is still preserved in the streets and squares of the historic center, where he rediscovers the colorful atmosphere, typical of a medieval village.

Church Santa Maria degli Angeli
Church Santa Maria degli Angeli

On Piazza Vittorio Emanuele overlooks the parish church of Santa Maria degli Angeli, with a majestic bell tower and the house badiale. According to tradition, the church is related to a Franciscan here because it past St. Francis of Assisi. Considered one of the major basilicas of Abruzzo XV-XVI century. Is remembered in a corner of the mosaic floor of the Basilica of St. Peter in Rome.

Bisenti panorama sud.
Bisenti panorama sud.


Coordinates: 42°32′N, 13°48′E