Castel Frentano
Castel Frentano is a comune and town in the province of Chieti in the Abruzzo region of Italy.
Castel Frentano | |
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Comune di Castel Frentano | |
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Coordinates: 42°12′N 14°21′E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Abruzzo |
Province | Chieti CH) |
Frazioni | Ciommi, Colle Ceraso, Crocetta, Feltrino, Lentesco, Pera, Pietragrossa, Porrechi, San Rocco, San Vincenzo, Trastulli |
Government | |
• Mayor | Patrizia De Santis Ciarrapico |
Area | |
• Total | 21 km2 (8 sq mi) |
Elevation | 400 m (1,300 ft) |
Population (1 January 2008)[2] | |
• Total | 4,114 |
• Density | 200/km2 (510/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | 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 |
During World War II, the town was liberated by the New Zealand Army (2nd New Zealand Division) on 2 December 1943.
It is known for bocconotto, a typical dessert.
Santo Stefano Protomartire, a building in the town
Main sights
- Church of St. Stephen, built in the late 13th and early 14th century, but rebuilt in the 18th century in neo-Classicist style
- Church of Santa Maria della Selva
- Church of San Rocco
- Palazzo Vergilj
- Palazzo Crognale
- 14th century defensive walls
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- "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
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