Pescocostanzo

Pescocostanzo
Comune di Pescocostanzo
Location of Pescocostanzo
Pescocostanzo
Location of Pescocostanzo in Italy
Pescocostanzo
Pescocostanzo (Abruzzo)
Coordinates: 41°53′14″N 14°3′59″E / 41.88722°N 14.06639°E / 41.88722; 14.06639
CountryItaly
RegionAbruzzo
ProvinceL'Aquila (AQ)
FrazioniSant'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
  Density23/km2 (59/sq mi)
DemonymPescolani
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
67033
Dialing code0864
ISTAT code066070
Patron saintSan Felice
Saint day8 August
WebsiteOfficial 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.