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Region Molise Province Campobasso PETACCIATO

Petacciato, Province Campobasso, Molise, Italy

In a beautiful position on a hill in the vicinity of the sea, though threatened by an unstable soil where a number of landslides took plac ein thelast 50 years, Petacciato has been an independent municipality since 1923, while before it was a frazione of Guglionesi. It is one of the few centers in Molise that saw a population growth, thanks especially to the summer tourism in Petacciato Marina, with its fine beach and coastal pinewood.

Info

Altitude: 225 m a.s.l
Territory: hilly, along the coastline -- Population: ca. 3300 inhabitants -- Zip/postal code: 86038 -- Phone Area Code: 0875
Patron Saint: San Rocco on 16 August -- Frazioni & Località: Petacciato, Scalo Ferroviario

History

The name Petacciato derives from "Civita potatius", in 1274 the fiefdom belonged to Godeffroy de Meliac, and in 1421 was attacked by the bands Corrado Lupo, that made many victims. Attacked also by the Caldora in the 17th century, found finally some peace with the Duke of Celenza.

What to see

Church of San Rocco of the 13th century with inside a fine crypt
The Renassaince Palazzo Battiloro.