Pescocostanzo
Pescocostanzo | |
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| Comune di Pescocostanzo | |
Location of Pescocostanzo | |
| Coordinates: 41°53′14″N 14°3′59″E / 41.88722°N 14.06639°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Abruzzo |
| Province | L'Aquila (AQ) |
| Frazioni | Sant'Antonio Bosco |
| Area | |
• Total | 52.16 km2 (20.14 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,395 m (4,577 ft) |
| Population (1 January 2007) | |
• Total | 1,196 |
| • Density | 23/km2 (59/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Pescolani |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 67033 |
| Dialing code | 0864 |
| ISTAT code | 066070 |
| Patron saint | San Felice |
| Saint day | 8 August |
| Website | Official website |
Pescocostanzo is a comune and town of 1038 inhabitants in the Province of L'Aquila in the Abruzzo region of Italy. It is a tourist destination, attracting people from all over Italy due to its landscape and environment. It is part of the Maiella National Park and is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy"). In winter, Pescocostanzo is a destination for skiers and snowboarders, and has its own ski resort. The towns of Roccaraso and Rivisondoli are close by.