Castel Frentano
Appearance
Castel Frentano | |
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Comune di Castel Frentano | |
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Coordinates:42°12′N14°21′E/ 42.200°N 14.350°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Abruzzo |
Province | ChietiCH) |
Frazioni | Ciommi, Colle Ceraso, Crocetta, Feltrino, Lentesco, Pera, Pietragrossa, Porrechi, San Rocco, San Vincenzo, Trastulli |
Government | |
• Mayor | Patrizia De Santis Ciarrapico |
Area | |
• Total | 21.89 km2(8.45 sq mi) |
Elevation | 400 m (1,300 ft) |
Population (1 January 2023)[2] | |
• Total | 4,264 |
• Density | 190/km2(500/sq mi) |
Demonym | Castellini |
Time zone | UTC+1(CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2(CEST) |
Postal code | 66032 |
Dialing code | 0872 |
Patron saint | St. Stephen |
Saint day | 3 August |
Website | Official website |
Castel Frentanois acomune(municipality) in theprovince of Chieti,in theItalianregion ofAbruzzo.
During World War II, the town was liberated by the New Zealand Army (2nd New Zealand Division) on 2 December 1943.
It is known forbocconotto,a typical dessert.
Main sights
[edit]- Church of St. Stephen, built in the late 13th and early 14th century, but rebuilt in the 18th century in neo-Classicist style
- Church ofSanta Maria della Selva
- Church ofSan Rocco
- Palazzo Vergilj
- Palazzo Crognale
- 14th century defensive walls
References
[edit]- ^"Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011".Italian National Institute of Statistics.Retrieved16 March2019.
- ^"Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018".Italian National Institute of Statistics.Retrieved16 March2019.
External links
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