Bisenti (Bisentino: Bisìndë; Latin: Bisemptum or Biseptum) is a town and comune in Teramo province in the Abruzzo region of southern Italy.

Bisenti
Comune di Bisenti
Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli
Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli
Coat of arms of Bisenti
Location of Bisenti
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Bisenti is located in Italy
Bisenti
Bisenti
Location of Bisenti in Italy
Bisenti is located in Abruzzo
Bisenti
Bisenti
Bisenti (Abruzzo)
Coordinates: 42°32′N 13°48′E / 42.533°N 13.800°E / 42.533; 13.800
CountryItaly
RegionAbruzzo
ProvinceProvince of Teramo (TE)
FrazioniAcquadosso (aka Acquaddosso), Bivio Castelli (known locally as Cazzetti), Chioviano Alto, Chioviano Basso, Colle Marmo, Piedifinati, Rufiano, San Martino, San Nicola, San Pietro, Scipione, Troiano, Falone
Area
 • Total30 km2 (10 sq mi)
Elevation
274 m (899 ft)
Population
 (1 January 2007)[2]
 • Total2,061
 • Density69/km2 (180/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
64033
Dialing code0861
Patron saintSaint Pascal Baylon
Saint day17 May
WebsiteOfficial website

Church

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The old face of Bisenti is still preserved in the streets and squares of the historic center, which holds the colorful atmosphere typical of a medieval village.

The Piazza Vittorio Emanuele overlooks the parish church of Santa Maria degli Angeli, which houses a majestic bell tower and the house badiale. According to tradition, the church is related to the Franciscan order. It was once considered one of the major basilicas of Abruzzo during the 15th-16th century. It can also be seen in a corner of the mosaic floor of the Basilica of St. Peter in Rome.

Legend

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There is an old tradition linking the birthplace of Pontius Pilate to the village of Bisenti, Samnite territory, in today's Abruzzo region of Central Italy.[citation needed] There are ruins of a Roman house known as "The House of Pilate." Angelo Paratico wrote a chapter describing his birthplace and Pilate's meeting with Longinus every Easter.[3]

Frazione

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Bisenti south panorama
 
Bisenti Municipality
 
Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli

References

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  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  3. ^ Angelo Paratico The Karma Killers New York 2009