Penne, Abruzzo

The town has 12,614 inhabitants Penne and is located in the province of Pescara in the Abruzzo region.

Borders the following municipalities: Arsita (TE ), Bisenti (TE ), Castiglione Messer Raimondo (TE ), Castilenti (TE ), Civitella Casanova, Elice, Farindola, Loreto Aprutino, Montebello di Bertona and Picciano.

History

The name is derived from Penne Pinna. Already Pliny Pinna as the capital of Vestinians. For the fidelity at the time of the Social War ( bellum sociale), the city receives Roman citizenship, and thereby appointed municipium.

Attractions

The place is one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. The entire old town, which has retained its original character in a single center of interest is. Are its most important

  • The dome at the highest point of the city
  • The Diocesan Museum nearby; it also serves as a museum of important ancient and medieval exhibits.

Every Saturday there is a weekly market in Penne.

Specialty

In the surroundings of the village vines of Montepulciano for the DOC - cultivated wine Montepulciano d'Abruzzo.

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