Rocca San Giovanni

Rocca San Giovanni is a comune and town in the province of Chieti in the Abruzzo region of Italy.

Rocca San Giovanni
Comune di Rocca San Giovanni
Church of Saint Matthew
Coat of arms
Location of Rocca San Giovanni
Rocca San Giovanni
Location of Rocca San Giovanni in Italy
Rocca San Giovanni
Rocca San Giovanni (Abruzzo)
Coordinates: 42°15′N 14°28′E
CountryItaly
RegionAbruzzo
ProvinceChieti (CH)
FrazioniAcquarelli, Foce, Lappeto, Montegranaro, Perazza, Piane di Marche, Piane Favaro, Pocafeccia, Pontone del Signore, Puncichitti, San Giacomo, Santa Calcagna, Tagliaferri, Vallevò, Vetiche
Government
  MayorGiovanni Di Rito
Area
  Total21 km2 (8 sq mi)
Elevation
150 m (490 ft)
Population
 (2009)[2]
  Total2,342
  Density110/km2 (290/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Roccolani
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
66020
Dialing code0872
Patron saintSt. Matthew
Saint daySeptember 21

Main sights

The main attraction of the neighbourhood is the Abbey of San Giovanni in Venere. Other sights in Rocca San Giovanni include:

  • church of St. Matthew, a medieval structure inspired, in smaller scale, to the Abbey of San Giovanni in Venere. In the 14th-15th centuries a bell tower was added
  • remains of the Norman walls, built in 1061
  • 14th century historical center

Twin towns


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