Pianella (Abruzzo)

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Pianella
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Pianella (Italy)
Pianella
Country Italy
region Abruzzo
province Pescara  (PE)
Coordinates 42 ° 24 '  N , 14 ° 3'  E Coordinates: 42 ° 24 '0 "  N , 14 ° 3' 0"  E
surface 46 km²
Residents 8,577 (Dec 31, 2019)
Population density 186 inhabitants / km²
Post Code 65019
prefix 085
ISTAT number 068030
Popular name Pianellesi
Website Pianella
Panorama of Pianella
Panorama of Pianella

Pianella is an Italian commune with 8577 inhabitants in the province of Pescara in the Abruzzo region .

The neighboring municipalities are: Catignano , Cepagatti , Loreto Aprutino , Moscufo , Nocciano , Rosciano and Spoltore .

Attractions

In the old town there are beautiful buildings from the 18th century such as the Palazzo de Felici or the Palazzo Sabucchi. A little off the beaten track is the church of Santa Maria Maggiore (called "Sant'Angelo" by the inhabitants) from the early to mid-12th century. In addition to beautiful frescoes, the church also has a stone pulpit from the 12th century by Master Acuto.

Viticulture

In the municipality of vines are varieties Montepulciano for the DOC - wine Montepulciano d'Abruzzo grown.

Web links

Commons : Pianella  - collection of images, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

  1. Statistiche demografiche ISTAT. Monthly population statistics of the Istituto Nazionale di Statistica , as of December 31 of 2019.