Paganica

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The main square and the church of Santa Maria Assunta in Paganica.
The main square and the church of Santa Maria Assunta in Paganica.
Location of L'Aquila in Italy
Location of L'Aquila in Italy

Paganica is a town in the province of L'Aquila, in the Abruzzo region of southern Italy. It is a frazione of the comune of L'Aquila, and has a population of about 7,000.

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[edit] Geography

Paganica lies around 7 km from L'Aquila, the provincial capital.

[edit] History

An old Roman city, in 1254 its citizen took part in the foundation of L'Aquila by Manfred of Sicily.

[edit] Sights

  • Sanctuary of Madonna d'Appari (14th century), built directly on the rock and characterized by precious frescoes from later centuries.
  • The Romanesque Basilica of San Giustino (8th-12th centuries)
  • Church of Santa Maria Assunta, of Franco-Lombard origin, rebuilt in the 17th century. The façade is from 1655.
  • The Ducal Palace and the Gothic House (14th century) nearby.

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Coordinates: 42°21′N 13°28′E / 42.35, 13.467

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