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Places in Abruzzo Province of Chieti > Ari

ARI province of Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy history | sights | where to stay | events | news & links | province index Info: Altitude: 289 m a.s.l -- Distance from Chieti: 19 km -- Population: ca. 1,700 inhabitants -- Zip code: 66010 -- Phone Area Code: 0871 -- How to reach it: motorway: A14 exit Pescara Sud, then road S.S. 16 to the south and after about 10 kms road 263 to the hinterland

The place This small centre lies on a hill between two streams, Turri and Valle Cupa, surrounded by orchards and vineyards. History: The first trace of its existence is a mention of a church, San Pietro di Ari, among the possession of San Liberatore a Majella monastery. In later times it belonged to the Orsinis and subsequently to the city of Lanciano. Sights & Excursions Orsini palace Madonna delle Grazie, with a medieval wooden statue of the Virgin with Child. Events & Festivities May: Feast of the Ascension September: "Porchetta" (roasted young pork) festival Hotels, Lodging, Restaurants Ristorante ORSINI 16 v.Val di Foro - 66010 ARI (CH) - Tel: +39 0871 718350 MESSAGES ABOUT THE PLACE Santone Andreacola Santone D'Alessandro Costantini Rossi Di Riso Andreacola Pellegrini

Genealogy, News & Links Ufficio Anagrafe - Municipio di Ari - v.Papa Giovanni XXIII - 66010 ARI (CH) - Tel: +39 0871 718121 PARROCCHIA SS.SALVATORE 10, v. roma - 66010 ARI (CH) - Tel: +39 0871 71146 Surnames presently recorded in Ari People researching in Ari Newspaper articles on Ari

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