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Pietralunga

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Country
  
Italy

Elevation
  
566 m (1,857 ft)

Time zone
  
CET (UTC+1)

Local time
  
Friday 6:50 PM

Postal code
  
06026

Province / Metropolitan city
  
Perugia (PG)

Demonym(s)
  
Pietralunghesi

Province
  
Province of Perugia

Region
  
Umbria

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Frazioni
  
Castel Guelfo, Colle Antico, Corniole, San Biagio, San Faustino

Weather
  
21°C, Wind SW at 10 km/h, 28% Humidity

Pietralunga is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Perugia in the Italian region Umbria, located about 35 km (22 mi) north of Perugia. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,343 and an area of 140.2 km².

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Map of Pietralunga, Province of Perugia, Italy

Pietralunga borders the following municipalities: Apecchio, Cagli, Città di Castello, Gubbio, Montone, Umbertide.

History

As a small medieval town in Italy, it has many mentions by travelers and adventurers, dating back to 1000 A.D. It is also home to several ancient Roman ruins. According to history, St. Crescenziano was killed near the town's center. On 11 September 1334 Giovanni di Lorenzo de Picardie traveled through Pietralunga as part of the Ax Miracle of the Holy Face of Lucca.

References

Pietralunga Wikipedia