Pereto
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| Comune di Pereto | |
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 Municipal coat of arms |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Abruzzo |
| Province | L'Aquila (AQ) |
| Elevation | 800 m (2,625 ft) |
| Area | 41.05 km² (16 sq mi) |
| Population (as of 2005) | |
| - Total | 721 |
| - Density | 18/km² (47/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
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| Gentilic | Peretani |
| Dialing code | 0863 |
| Postal code | 67064 |
| Patron | St. George |
| - Day | April 23 |
Pereto is a comune and town in the province of L'Aquila in the Abruzzo region of Italy.
It was an ancient centre of the Marsi.
[edit] Main sights
- Medieval castle, with its 13th century imposing towers, which belonged to the Colonna family from the late 15th century.
- Sanctuary of Madonna del Monte. According to the local tradition, it was erected in 608 AD. It houses some notable late-15th century frescoes and a Crucifix carried here by Pope Boniface IV for the church's consecration.
Outside the hamlet is the Church of Santa Maria in Cellis (1132).
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