Sulmona

Sulmona (Abruzzese: Sulmóne; Latin: Sulmo; Ancient Greek: Σουλμῶν, romanized: Soulmôn) is a comune (municipality) in the province of L'Aquila, in the Italian region of Abruzzo. It is located in the Valle Peligna, a plain once occupied by a lake that disappeared in prehistoric times. In the ancient era, it was one of the most important cities of the Paeligni and is known for being the native town of the Roman poet Ovid, of whom there is a bronze statue, located on the town's main road and named after him.

Sulmona
Sulmóne (Neapolitan)
Sulmona
Location of Sulmona
Sulmona
Location of Sulmona in Italy
Sulmona
Sulmona (Abruzzo)
Coordinates: 42°02′N 13°56′E
CountryItaly
RegionAbruzzo
ProvinceL'Aquila (AQ)
FrazioniAcqua Santa,
Area
  Total57.93 km2 (22.37 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)
  Total22,175
DemonymSulmonesi or Sulmontini
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
67039
Dialing code0864
Patron saintSaint Pamphilus
Saint day28 April
WebsiteOfficial website
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