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Fraine

province of Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy

arrowInfo:
Altitude: 751 m a.s.l -- Distance from Chieti: 111 km -- Population: ca. 500 inhabitants -- Zip code: 66050 -- Phone Area Code: 0873 -- How to reach it: road: S.N. 86 from Vasto

arrowThe place
This medieval centre lies in a medieval position, on a hill between rivers Treste and Lama, against the background of the surrounding mountains. On top of the hill is the church with the belltower, and all around the village houses, separated by narrow alleys and flights of stars.

arrowHistory:
The village rose in the XII century and was under different lords, the most important being the Caracciolo.

arrowEvents & Festivities
30-31 May and 1 June: Feast of Patron Saint "Mater Domini"

arrowHotels, Lodging, Restaurants
  • Ristorante Pizzeria La Quercia, v. del Santuario 1, 66050 Fraine (CH) - tel. (+39)0873 953290
  • arrowGenealogy, News & Links

  • Municipio, v. S. Maria Mater Domini 66050 Fraine (CH) - tel. (+39)0873 953246
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