Gagliano Aterno
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| Comune di Gagliano Aterno | |
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 Municipal coat of arms |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Abruzzo |
| Province | L'Aquila (AQ) |
| Elevation | 650 m (2,133 ft) |
| Area | 33.30 km² (13 sq mi) |
| Population (as of 01-01-2007 (ISTAT)) | |
| - Total | 316 |
| - Density | 9/km² (23/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | Gaglianesi |
| Dialing code | 0864 |
| Postal code | 67020 |
| - Day | 11 November |
Gagliano Aterno is a town approximately 45 km from Aquila in the Abruzzo region of Italy. It is located in the vicinity of an ancient pre-Roman settlement, although most of the buildings in the village are from the medieval period.
[edit] Sights
- The castle, constructed in the 14th century.
- Church of Saint Martin
- Church of Santa Chiara, which has noteworthy stucco decorations from the Baroque period.
[edit] Notes and references
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[edit] External links
- [1] Cultural Association of the village (in Italian)
- The Gagliano Aterno Club, Detroit, USA
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