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Abruzzo Province of Chieti Fara Filiorum Petri

Info Altitude: 227 m a.s.l -- Distance from Chieti: 18 km -- Population: ca. 1900 inhabitants -- Zip code: 66010 -- Phone Area Code: 0871 -- How to reach it: motorway: A-25 exit Chieti History The village takes its strange name from two different sources: Fara comes from a Lombard word meaning borough, and this tells us that the origins of the establishment go back to the early Middle Ages; Filiorum Petri refers to the later (XI century) inclusion of the centre in the possessions of Montecassino monastery. Sights & Excursions Church of St. Salvatore, with a beautiful XIV century portal from another church, and a fine silver cross inside. Events & Festivities 16 January Feast of St. Antonio, with the traditional festival called "le farchie" Hotels, Lodging, Restaurants Hotels: Angar Palace | Sant'Eufemia Restaurants: da Matilde, Colle Pagnotto 28 - tel. (+39) 0871 70157 | Belvedere, via san Giacomo 50 - tel. (+39) 0871 70282 | Il Lago, v. Madonna del Ponte 39 - tel. (+39) 0871 79798 | Lo Scarabocchio, v. giardino 67 - tel. (+39) 0871 79624 | Lu Capannete, v. colle San Donato - tel. (+39) 0871 70525 | Trattoria La Castagna, v. Madonna del Ponte 43 - tel. (+39) 0871 79821

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