Pereto

Infobox CityIT
img_coa = Pereto-Stemma.png|img_coa_small=yes official_name =Comune di Pereto
name = Pereto
region = Abruzzo
province = L'Aquila (AQ)
elevation_m = 800
area_total_km2 = 41.05
population_as_of = 2005
population_total = 721
population_density_km2 = 17.56
timezone = CET, UTC+1
coordinates = coord|42|02|36|N|13|06|08|E
frazioni =
telephone = 0863
postalcode =67064
gentilic = Peretani
saint = St. George
day = April 23
mayor =
website =
mapy = 13.1
mapx = 42.06

Pereto is a comune and town in the province of L'Aquila in the Abruzzo region of Italy.

It was an ancient centre of the Marsi.

Main sights

*Medieval castle, with its 13th century imposing towers, which belonged to the Colonna family from the late 15th century.
*Sanctuary of "Madonna del Monte". According to the local tradition, it was erected in 608 AD. It houses some notable late-15th century frescoes and a Crucifix carried here by Pope Boniface IV for the church's consecration.

Outside the hamlet is the Church of "Santa Maria in Cellis" (1132).