 Info
Altitude: 1000 m a.s.l
-- Distance from Chieti: 103 km
-- Population: ca. 2600 inhabitants
-- Zip code: 66033
-- Phone Area Code: 0873
-- How to reach it: s.n. 86 from Vasto
History
This part of Abruzzo was once the territory of the Frentani, an ancient Italic population. Still before, neolythic peoples have left a trace of their presence in the mountains of the area. The present settlement took origin in the Middle Ages, and its name comes from its founder, feudal Lord Messer Marino Caracciolo.
Sights & Excursions
- The ruins of the castle
- Chiesa di S. Michele Arcangelo
- The historical centre: ancient alleys and fine stone portals
- The forest of silver firs: these once common majestic woods were now everywhere on the appenines
Events & Festivities
- February: "Carnevale castiglionese", with a parade of people in costume
- Holy Friday: Procession of the Dead Christ, after which Christ is laid in the sepulchre and women keep vigil not to leave Him alone in the night
- 11 September: Festa della Madonna del Monte- All faithfuls meet at dawn in front of the church and carry the sytatue of the Virgin Lady along the Tratturo leading to the mountain area called Lupara
- 12 Settembre: a parade of women carrying on their heads traditional Abruzzese "concas" (copper containers) full of wheat and other gifts to the Madonna del Monte
- 24 December: "'Ndoccia", a fire is lit at sunset to welcome Christ coming to the world
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Hotels, Lodging, Restaurants
- Hotels: Ambra | Il Rifugio del Cinghiale
- Ristorante da Mario, ctr. Padulo 8, 66033 Castiglione Messer Marino (CH) - tel. (+39) 0873 978682
Genealogy, News & Links
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