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Pescocostanzo

Abruzzo, Italy · Europe

About Pescocostanzo

Pescocostanzo is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Roccaraso, 59km from Rocca Calascio.

Pescocostanzo is a town located in Abruzzo, Italy. With a population of 1,055, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Pescocostanzo sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Pescocostanzo to your route.

About Pescocostanzo

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

Read more 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.

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Where is Pescocostanzo located?

Pescocostanzo is located in Abruzzo, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 41.8872 latitude, 14.0661 longitude.

What is the population of Pescocostanzo?

Pescocostanzo has a population of approximately 1,055 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
1,055
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Abruzzo
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
41.8872, 14.0661

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Italy

Police
113
Ambulance
118
Fire
115
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.

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Worth the detour from Pescocostanzo

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Scanno

Wool-town of stairways and goldsmiths deep in the Sagittario gorge, famously photographed by Cartier-Bresson. Just below, Lago di Scanno reveals its heart shape from the Sentiero del Cuore viewpoint.

15 km · about 30 min drive

castle

Rocca Calascio

A ruined hilltop fortress at one of Italy's highest castle sites, surveying the Apennine peaks of Abruzzo.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Pescocostanzo

  • 66 kmPescara CircuitAt 25.8km the longest track ever to host a Formula One World Championship race, in 1957. The enormous triangle of Abruzzo public roads climbs from the Adriatic into the hills and back down a long coastal straight, all still drivable.
  • 74 kmCampo ImperatoreA vast high-altitude plateau beneath the Gran Sasso peaks, an 'Little Tibet' drive in Abruzzo's national park.

Driving in Italy

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
~€8.50/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Pescocostanzo.

Rivisondoli

🇮🇹 Italy

2 km awayPop. 647

Roccaraso

🇮🇹 Italy

4 km awayPop. 1,218

Rocca Pia

🇮🇹 Italy

9 km awayPop. 183

Ateleta

🇮🇹 Italy

12 km awayPop. 606

Gamberale

🇮🇹 Italy

12 km awayPop. 112

Castel di Sangro

🇮🇹 Italy

12 km awayPop. 5,891

Palena

🇮🇹 Italy

12 km awayPop. 1,308

Pettorano sul Gizio

🇮🇹 Italy

13 km awayPop. 515

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