Canosa Sannita
Province of Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy
A few km from the Adriatic Sea, this attractive village lies on the slope of a hill between the rivers Venna and Sant'Onofrio.
 Info
Altitude: 231 m a.s.l
-- Distance from Chieti: 9 km
-- Population: ca. 1400 inhabitants in 2010
-- Zip code: 66010
-- Phone Area Code: 0871
-- Frazioni: Villa Moggio, Santa Maria d'Orni,Orni.
-- How to reach it: road: s.n. 538 da Ortona; motorway: A14 exit Ortona
History
An ancient settlement existed in the area as early as the 9th century. the place belonged to the Celaya family. During the Second World War it suffered severe damages.
Sights & Excursions
- The modern parish church of SS. Filippo and Giacomo in the beautiful historical center.
Genealogy, News & Links
- Municipio, via Vitt. Emanuele, 66010 Canosa Sannita (CH) - tel. (+39) 0871 93212
- Parrocchia Santi Filippo e Giacomo, largo Indipendenza 1, 66010 Canosa Sannita (CH) - tel. (+39) 0871 93266
- Surnames presently recorded in Canosa Sannita
- People researching in Canosa Sannita
Events & Festivities
- May 1st: Feast of SS. Philip and James, with a procession carrying the statues (busts) of the two Saints
Hotels, Lodging, Restaurants
- Ristorante Zurigo, via Verso Tollo 24, 66010 Canosa Sannita (CH) - tel. (+39) 0871 937172
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