Pereto

Not to be confused with the town of Perito.

Pereto
— *Comune* —
Comune di Pereto
Pereto Location of Pereto in Italy
Coordinates:
Country	Italy
Region	Abruzzo
Province	L'Aquila (AQ)
Area
• Total	41.05 km² (15.8 sq mi)
Elevation	800 m (2,625 ft)
Population (2005)
• Total	721
• Density	17.6/km² (45.5/sq mi)
Demonym	Peretani
Time zone	CET (UTC+1)
• Summer (DST)	CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code	67064
Dialing code	0863
Patron saint	St. George
Saint day	April 23

Pereto is a comune and town in the province of L'Aquila in the Abruzzo region of Italy.

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 del Monte. 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).