Palena, Abruzzo

Palena is a comune and town in the province of Chieti in the Abruzzo region of Italy.

It is the hometown of Pietro Como and Lucia Travaglini, the parents of Italian-American baritonePerry Como (1912–2001). There is a plaque commemorating Perry Como as well as the home of painter Oreste Recchione, who also lived in Palena.

It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy"). The town lies within the border of Maiella National Park.