Pietramontecorvino
Pietramontecorvino (Petraiolo: Préte) is a town and comune in the province of Foggia in the Apulia region of southeast Italy. It is located in the Monti Dauni, on a rocky spur commanding the valley of the Triolo, a right tributary of the Candelaro river.
Pietramontecorvino | |
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| Comune di Pietramontecorvino | |
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 Coat of arms | |
Location of Pietramontecorvino  | |
  Pietramontecorvino Location of Pietramontecorvino in Italy  Pietramontecorvino Pietramontecorvino (Apulia) | |
| Coordinates: 41°33′N 15°08′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region |  Apulia |
| Province | Foggia (FG) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Raimondo Giallella |
| Area | |
| • Total | 71.65 km2 (27.66 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 456 m (1,496 ft) |
| Population (28 February 2017)[2] | |
| • Total | 2,698 |
| • Density | 38/km2 (98/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Petraioli |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 71038 |
| Dialing code | 0881 |
| Patron saint | St. Albert of Montecorvino |
| Saint day | May 16 |
| Website | Official website |
Main sights
- Norman Tower, a remain of the medieval fortifications
- Church of Santa Maria Assunta (perhaps built in the late 12th century). It was modified in the 16th and 18th centuries.
- Ducal Palace
References
- "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- All demographics and other statistics from the Italian statistical institute (Istat)
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