Bisenti
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| Bisenti | |
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 Municipal coat of arms |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Abruzzo |
| Province | Province of Teramo (TE) |
| Elevation | 274 m (899 ft) |
| Area | 30 km² (12 sq mi) |
| Population (as of 01-01-2007 (ISTAT)) | |
| - Total | 2,061 |
| - Density | [n.a.] |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
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| Gentilic | |
| Dialing code | 0861 |
| Postal code | 64033 |
| Frazioni | Acquadosso (aka Acquaddosso), Bivio Castelli (known locally as Cazzetti), Chioviano Alto, Chioviano Basso, Colle Marmo, Piedifinati, Rufiano, San Martino, San Nicola, San Pietro, Scipione, Troiano, Falone |
| Patron | Saint Pascal Baylon |
| - Day | 17 May |
| Website: http://www.bisenti.eu | |
Bisenti is a town and comune in Teramo province in the Abruzzo region of eastern Italy.
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The old face of Bisenti is still preserved in the streets and squares of the historic center, where he rediscovers the colorful atmosphere, typical of a medieval village.
On Piazza Vittorio Emanuele overlooks the parish church of Santa Maria degli Angeli, with a majestic bell tower and the house badiale. According to tradition, the church is related to a Franciscan here because it past St. Francis of Assisi. Considered one of the major basilicas of Abruzzo XV-XVI century. Is remembered in a corner of the mosaic floor of the Basilica of St. Peter in Rome.
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