Gagliano Aterno

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Comune di Gagliano Aterno
Coat of arms of Comune di Gagliano Aterno
Municipal coat of arms

Location of Gagliano Aterno in Italy
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Abruzzo
Province L'Aquila (AQ)
Elevation 650 m (2,133 ft)
Area 33.30 km² (13 sq mi)
Population (as of 01-01-2007 (ISTAT))
 - Total 316
 - Density 9/km² (23/sq mi)
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 42°7′39″N, 13°42′3″E
Gentilic Gaglianesi
Dialing code 0864
Postal code 67020
 - Day 11 November

Gagliano Aterno is a town approximately 45 km from Aquila in the Abruzzo region of Italy. It is located in the vicinity of an ancient pre-Roman settlement, although most of the buildings in the village are from the medieval period.

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  • The castle, constructed in the 14th century.
  • Church of Saint Martin
  • Church of Santa Chiara, which has noteworthy stucco decorations from the Baroque period.

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