Acquaviva Picena

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Acquaviva Picena
—  Comune  —
Comune di Acquaviva Picena
The fortress of Acquaviva

Coat of arms
Acquaviva Picena is located in Italy
Acquaviva Picena
Location of Acquaviva Picena in Italy
Coordinates: 42°57′N 13°49′E / 42.95°N 13.817°E / 42.95; 13.817Coordinates: 42°57′N 13°49′E / 42.95°N 13.817°E / 42.95; 13.817
Country Italy
Region Marche
Province Ascoli Piceno (AP)
Frazioni Abbadetta, Casaricca, Forola, Madonna delle Piane, Quercia, Sant'Angelo
Government
 • Mayor Tarcisio Infriccioli
Area
 • Total 20.9 km2 (8.1 sq mi)
Elevation 360 m (1,180 ft)
Population (2008)[1]
 • Total 3,690
 • Density 176.6/km2 (457.3/sq mi)
Demonym Acquavivani
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 63030
Dialing code 0735
Patron saint Saint Nicholas
Saint day December 6
Website Official website

Acquaviva Picena is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Ascoli Piceno in the Italian region Marche, located about 80 km southeast of Ancona and about 20 km northeast of Ascoli Piceno.

Main sights

  • Acquaviva fortress, one of the largest castles in the Marche, rebuilt by Baccio Pontelli in the 15th century
  • Clock tower
  • Mother Church of San Nicolòm built in the 16th century
  • Romanesque church of San Rocco (13th century)
  • Church of San Lorenzo (17th century)

References

  1. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.

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