Arrone

For the river, see Arrone (river).
Arrone
Comune
Comune di Arrone

View of Arrone

Coat of arms
Arrone

Location of Arrone in Italy

Coordinates: 42°34′N 12°46′E / 42.567°N 12.767°E / 42.567; 12.767Coordinates: 42°34′N 12°46′E / 42.567°N 12.767°E / 42.567; 12.767
Country Italy
Region Umbria
Province / Metropolitan city Terni (TR)
Frazioni Bonacquisto, Casteldilago, Castiglioni, Colleluccio, Colle Sant'Angelo, Palombare, Rosciano, Tripozzo, Vallecupa, Valleludra
Government
  Mayor Loreto Fioretti
Area
  Total 41.0 km2 (15.8 sq mi)
Elevation 239 m (784 ft)
Population (2007)[1]
  Total 2,791
  Density 68/km2 (180/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Arronesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 05031
Dialing code 0744
Patron saint St. John the Baptist
Saint day June 24
Website Official website

Arrone is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Terni in the Italian region Umbria, located about 70 km southeast of Perugia and about 10 km east of Terni in the Valnerina.

History

The town was founded by one nobleman from Rome, Arrone, in the 9th century, first as wooden castle, which was later rebuilt in stone. The Arroni family was ousted by the commune of Spoleto in the 13th century.

The town was sacked and set on fire by the French troops in 1799. The church of Santa Maria Assunta has painting by Giuseppe Bastiani, Francesco Cozza, Vincenzo Tamagni, Giovanni di Pietro da Spoleto, and Jacopo Siculo.

See also

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.


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