San Valentino in Abruzzo Citeriore
| San Valentino in Abruzzo Citeriore | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di San Valentino in Abruzzo Citeriore | ||
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View towards the Cathedral | ||
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  San Valentino in Abruzzo Citeriore Location of San Valentino in Abruzzo Citeriore in Italy | ||
| Coordinates: 42°14′N 13°59′E / 42.233°N 13.983°ECoordinates: 42°14′N 13°59′E / 42.233°N 13.983°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Abruzzo | |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Pescara (PE) | |
| Frazioni | Olivuccia, San Giovanni, Solcano, Trovigliano | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Angelo D'Ottavio | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 16 km2 (6 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 450 m (1,480 ft) | |
| Population (1 January 2008) | ||
| • Total | 1,956 | |
| • Density | 120/km2 (320/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Sanvalentinesi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 65020 | |
| Dialing code | 085 | |
| Patron saint | San Nicola da Tolentino | |
San Valentino in Abruzzo Citeriore is a mountain hill town in the province of Pescara, part of the Abruzzo region in central Italy.
The town's name comes from St. Valentine and that of the old province in which the town was located, Abruzzo Citeriore.
Overview
Nestled in the Apennines, less than 40 kilometres (25 mi) from the Adriatic coast, the medieval town lies on the northern edge of the Parco Nazionale della Majella. One of San Valentino's most important architectural landmarks is Castello Farnese.[1]
Little known by tourists, San Valentino in Abruzzo Citeriore with its narrow, streets and stone buildings and fountains fed by mountain streams provides a glimpse of Abruzzo's past.
In mid-November, the town hosts the Festival of the Cuckolds (Festa dei Cornuti), a parade honoring or deriding (depending on one's perspective) men with adulterous wives.[2]
Geography
The municipality of San Valentino in A.C. covers a wide area parallel to the Orta river, from south to north, perpendicular to the Pescara river. The altitude of the territory is between 200 and 650 meters. The town center is located at an altitude of 450 meters in a privileged location overlooking the Pescara river valley and the Adriatic Sea to the east.
References
- ↑ Mondi Medievali, Storia Medievali dai Castelli ai Monstra (2008). "Castello Farnese".
- ↑ Randall Wood (2006). "San Valentino in Abruzzo Citeriore". Retrieved 2006-11-18.
External links
Media related to San Valentino in Abruzzo Citeriore at Wikimedia Commons