Castel Frentano
Comune in Abruzzo, Italy
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Castel Frentano is a comune (municipality) in the province of Chieti, in the Italian region of Abruzzo.
CountryItaly
FrazioniCiommi, Colle Ceraso, Crocetta, Feltrino, Lentesco, Pera, Pietragrossa, Porrechi, San Rocco, San Vincenzo, Trastulli
Elevation400 m (1,300 ft)
DemonymCastellini
Castel Frentano | |
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 Coat of arms | |
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| Coordinates: 42°12′N 14°21′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Abruzzo |
| Province | Chieti CH) |
| Frazioni | Ciommi, Colle Ceraso, Crocetta, Feltrino, Lentesco, Pera, Pietragrossa, Porrechi, San Rocco, San Vincenzo, Trastulli |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Patrizia De Santis Ciarrapico |
| Area | |
• Total | 21.89 km2 (8.45 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 400 m (1,300 ft) |
| Population (1 January 2023)[2] | |
• Total | 4,264 |
| • Density | 194.8/km2 (504.5/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Castellini |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 66032 |
| Dialing code | 0872 |
| Patron saint | St. Stephen |
| Saint day | 3 August |
| Website | Official website |
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.
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
