Pescocostanzo | |
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Comune di Pescocostanzo | |
Coordinates: 41°53′14″N 14°3′59″E / 41.88722°N 14.06639°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Abruzzo |
Province | L'Aquila (AQ) |
Frazioni | Sant'Antonio Bosco |
Area | |
• Total | 52.16 km2 (20.14 sq mi) |
Elevation | 1,395 m (4,577 ft) |
Population (1 January 2007)[2] | |
• Total | 1,196 |
• Density | 23/km2 (59/sq mi) |
Demonym | Pescolani |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 67033 |
Dialing code | 0864 |
ISTAT code | 066070 |
Patron saint | San Felice |
Saint day | 8 August |
Website | Official website |
Pescocostanzo is a comune and town of 1038 inhabitants in the Province of L'Aquila in the Abruzzo region of Italy. It is a tourist destination, attracting people from all over Italy due to its landscape and environment.[citation needed] It is part of the Maiella National Park and is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").[3] In winter, Pescocostanzo is a destination for skiers and snowboarders, and has its own ski resort. The towns of Roccaraso and Rivisondoli are close by.