Elevation 566 m (1,857 ft) Time zone CET (UTC+1) Local time Friday 6:50 PM Postal code 06026 | Demonym(s) Pietralunghesi | |
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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.
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