Pescasseroli

Pescasseroli (Italian pronunciation: [peskasˈsɛːroli], Marsicano: Péšchë, zë Péšchë) is a town and comune in the province of L'Aquila, in Southern Abruzzo, central Italy.

Pescasseroli
Comune di Pescasseroli
Location of Pescasseroli
Pescasseroli
Location of Pescasseroli in Italy
Pescasseroli
Pescasseroli (Abruzzo)
Coordinates: 41°48′N 13°47′E
CountryItaly
RegionAbruzzo
ProvinceL'Aquila (AQ)
Government
  MayorAnna Nanni
Area
  Total92 km2 (36 sq mi)
Elevation
1,167 m (3,829 ft)
Population
 (31 July 2015)
  Total2,206
  Density24/km2 (62/sq mi)
DemonymPescasserolesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
67032
Dialing code0863
Patron saintSt. Paul
Saint day30 June
WebsiteOfficial website

A summer and winter resort, it is also the location of the Abruzzo National Park, nestled in the heart of the Monti Marsicani.

In 1866, the philosopher Benedetto Croce was born there.

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