Castel Frentano
Comune di Castel Frentano
Coat of arms of Castel Frentano
Location of Castel Frentano
Castel Frentano is located in Italy
Castel Frentano
Castel Frentano
Location of Castel Frentano in Italy
Castel Frentano is located in Abruzzo
Castel Frentano
Castel Frentano
Castel Frentano (Abruzzo)
Coordinates: 42°12′N 14°21′E / 42.200°N 14.350°E / 42.200; 14.350
CountryItaly
RegionAbruzzo
ProvinceChieti CH)
FrazioniCiommi, Colle Ceraso, Crocetta, Feltrino, Lentesco, Pera, Pietragrossa, Porrechi, San Rocco, San Vincenzo, Trastulli
Government
  MayorPatrizia De Santis Ciarrapico
Area
  Total21.89 km2 (8.45 sq mi)
Elevation
400 m (1,300 ft)
Population
 (1 January 2023)[2]
  Total4,264
  Density190/km2 (500/sq mi)
DemonymCastellini
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
66032
Dialing code0872
Patron saintSt. Stephen
Saint day3 August
WebsiteOfficial website

Castel Frentano is a comune and town in the province of Chieti in the Abruzzo region of Italy.

During World War II, the town was liberated by the New Zealand Army (2nd New Zealand Division) on 2 December 1943.

It is known for bocconotto, a typical dessert.

Santo Stefano Protomartire, a building in the town

Main sights

  • Church of St. Stephen, built in the late 13th and early 14th century, but rebuilt in the 18th century in neo-Classicist style
  • Church of Santa Maria della Selva
  • Church of San Rocco
  • Palazzo Vergilj
  • Palazzo Crognale
  • 14th century defensive walls

References

  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.



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