Pietramontecorvino
This article is about the municipality. For the Italian singer and actress, see Pietra Montecorvino.
| Pietramontecorvino | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di Pietramontecorvino | ||
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  Pietramontecorvino Location of Pietramontecorvino in Italy | ||
| Coordinates: 41°33′N 15°08′E / 41.550°N 15.133°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region |
 Apulia | |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Foggia (FG) | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Saverio Lamarucciola | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 71 km2 (27 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 456 m (1,496 ft) | |
| Population [1] | ||
| • Total | 2,970 | |
| • Density | 42/km2 (110/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Petraioli | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 71038 | |
| Dialing code | 0881 | |
| Patron saint | St. Albert of Montecorvino | |
| Saint day | May 16 | |
| Website | Official website | |
Pietramontecorvino is a town and comune in the province of Foggia in the Apulia region of southeast Italy. It is located in the Monti Dauni, on a rocky spur commanding the valley of the Triolo, a right tributary of the Candelaro river.
Main sights
- Norman Tower, a remain of the medieval fortifications
- Church of Santa Maria Assunta (perhaps built in the late 12th century). It was modified in the 16th and 18th centuries.
- Ducal Palace
References
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