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Altino

Province of Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy

Along the Aventino valley, 12 km from Lanciano, on a mountain crest left of the Sangro and right of the Aventino river, Altino rises along a small stream, the Rio Secco, which flows into the Adriatic a few miles away. From the small town an astoundingly rich view can be enjoyed. The fertile territory, so rich in waters, is covered of wineyards and olive trees, and in the plain there is a rich production of fruit. Nearby there is also a spring of sulphurous waters, in a place called Brecciole, which the people say has healing powers.

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Altitude: 345 m a.s.l -- Distance from Chieti: 46 km -- Population: ca. 2,500 inhabitants -- Zip code: 66040 -- Phone Area Code: 0871 -- How to reach it: A14 exit Val di Sangro, then road s.s.n. 84 from Lanciano

arrowHistory

Ancient medieval borough, it was mentioned already in documents of the 12th century, and was under a number of different feudal lords, such as the de Anichino, Diego de Moccicao, Alvaro de Grado, Giovanni Vincenzo Crispano, the Tovo, Furia and Paolucci families. In 1861 and 1862 was repeatedly attacked by brigands, and many families moved to Casoli and Chieti.

arrowSights & Excursions

  • Church of Madonna delle Grazie, with a fine painting on wood dated 1355 showing Our Lady.

arrowEvents & Festivities

  • 15-16 May Feast of Madonna delle Grazie
  • July Historical re-enactement of threshing, with parade of rural tools of the past
  • 26-27 Settembre Feast of SS. Cosma e Damiano

arrowHotels, Lodging, Restaurants

  • Hotels: Aurora
  • Agritourism: La Fonte | La Mandrelle
  • Restaurants: L'Edera Ctr.Scosse 3, tel 0872-985307 | Zi' Nicola tel. 0872-985368 | Il Jolly V. Nazionale 78, tel 0872-985765

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