Destinazioni - Comune
Pereto
Where
Pereto (L'Aquila)
Not to be confused with the town of Perito.
Pereto is a comune and town in the province of L'Aquila in the Abruzzo region of Italy.
It was an ancient centre of the Marsi.
"Pereto" denotes "pear", too.
Main sights
Medieval castle, with its 13th century imposing towers, which belonged to the Colonna family from the late 15th century.
Sanctuary of Madonna del Monte. According to the local tradition, it was erected in 608 AD. It houses some notable late-15th-century frescoes and a Crucifix carried here by Pope Boniface IV for the church's consecration.
Outside the hamlet is the Church of Santa Maria in Cellis (1132).
