Pereto
- Not to be confused with the town of Perito.
| Pereto | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Pereto | |
|
Medieval castle in Pereto | |
  Pereto Location of Pereto in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 42°02′36″N 13°06′08″E / 42.04333°N 13.10222°ECoordinates: 42°02′36″N 13°06′08″E / 42.04333°N 13.10222°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Abruzzo |
| Province / Metropolitan city | L'Aquila (AQ) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 41.05 km2 (15.85 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 800 m (2,600 ft) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 721 |
| • Density | 18/km2 (45/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | 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).
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