Penne, Abruzzo
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| Comune di Penne | ||
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| Coordinates: 42°27′N 13°55′E / 42.450°N 13.917°ECoordinates: 42°27′N 13°55′E / 42.450°N 13.917°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Abruzzo | |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Pescara (PE) | |
| Frazioni | Baricelle, Casale, Collalto, Colle d'Omero, Colle Formica, Colle Maggio, Colle San Giovanni, Colle Sant'Angelo, Colle Stella, Colletrotta, Conaprato, Mallo, Pagliari, Ponte Sant'Antonio, Porta Caldaia, Roccafinadamo, San Pellegrino, Serpacchio, Teto, Villa Degna | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Mario Semproni | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 91 km2 (35 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 438 m (1,437 ft) | |
| Population (November 30, 2014) | ||
| • Total | 12,451 | |
| • Density | 140/km2 (350/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Pennesi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 65017 | |
| Dialing code | 085 | |
| Patron saint | St. Maximus | |
| Saint day | May 7 | |
| Website | Official website | |
Penne (Italian pronunciation: [ˈpɛnne]) (Pònne in the local dialect) is an Italian town in the province of Pescara, in the Abruzzo region, in mid-southern Italy. According to the last census in 2014 the population was 12,451. In 2012 Penne was selected as one of the "Most Beautiful Towns of Italy" (Borghi più belli d'Italia)
Penne is today among the most important towns in the Vestini area, sitting in the hills between the Apennine Mountains and the Adriatic Sea and opening the way for the National Park of Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga through the Regional Natural Reserve "Lake of Penne".
The widespread use of bricks in every historical building and paving gave Penne the appellation of “Città del mattone”, i.e. the "Town of bricks". In 2006, Penne was awarded the Silver Medal of Civic Merit for events suffered during World War II.
The economy of Penne is driven mainly by tourism, agriculture, the regional hospital and Brioni, the Italian fashion house whose suits are still hand sewn by Pennese women.
The town is ancient, having been occupied from at least the mid-neolithic period. It was a seat of government of the Vestini people no later than 300 BC. In around 89 BC, the Vestini along with other Italic tribes were defeated by the Romans in the Social War, and became citizens of Rome. The town was known as Pinna Vestinorum during the time of the Roman Republic.
In the Middle Ages, Penne was under the control of the Lombards as part of the Duchy of Spoleto. Starting around 1130 Penne became part of the Kingdom of Sicily. In 1538 the town was given by emperor Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor to his daughter Margaret of Parma as a gift for her wedding to Ottavio Farnese. Under Margaret, Penne became important as a center of power in the Abruzzo region, and many fine palaces and civic structures were erected during this time.
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