Torrebruna

Torrebruna is a comune and town in the province of Chieti in the Abruzzo region of Italy.

Torrebruna
Comune di Torrebruna
Location of Torrebruna
Torrebruna
Location of Torrebruna in Italy
Torrebruna
Torrebruna (Abruzzo)
Coordinates: 41°52′N 14°32′E
CountryItaly
RegionAbruzzo
ProvinceChieti (CH)
FrazioniGuardiabruna
Government
  MayorAngela Cristina Lella
Area
  Total23.29 km2 (8.99 sq mi)
Elevation
857 m (2,812 ft)
Population
 (30 November 2014)[2]
  Total859
  Density37/km2 (96/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Torresi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
66050
Dialing code0873
Patron saintSaint Placidus
Saint day5 October
WebsiteOfficial website

Main sights

  • Fortified borough of Torrebruna (13th and 18th centuries). It has a concentrical plan with the parish church at the center.
  • Fortified borough of Guardiabruna (16th and 18th centuries)
  • Church of Trasfigurazione di Nostro Signore Gesù Cristo (17th century)

References

  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. All demographics and other statistics from the Italian statistical institute (Istat)


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