Pietranico
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| Pietranico | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Pietranico | |
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  Pietranico | |
| Coordinates: 42°17′N 13°55′E / 42.283°N 13.917°ECoordinates: 42°17′N 13°55′E / 42.283°N 13.917°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Abruzzo |
| Province | Pescara (PE) |
| Frazioni | Valle Barone |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14 km2 (5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 590 m (1,940 ft) |
| Population (1 January 2007) | |
| • Total | 582 |
| • Density | 42/km2 (110/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 65020 |
| Dialing code | 085 |
| Website | Official website |
Pietranico is a village and comune of the province of Pescara in the Abruzzo region of central Italy.
Geography
Alanno, Brittoli, Castiglione a Casauria, Civitaquana, Corvara, Cugnoli, Pescosansonesco and Torre de' Passeri are neighbouring towns.
History
The town of Pietranico takes its title from a notable rock around which the castle, known as Pietraniqua, was built. Later on, the castle is referred to as Petrainiqua or Petram Iniquam. Apart from the ancient castle, most of the town was built from the 15th century onwards.
Notes and references
External links
- (Italian) Pietranico official site
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