Fraine, province of Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy


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Province of Chieti

Fraine

Province of Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy

The medieval centre lies in a panoramic 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 stairs.

Info

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

History

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

Hotels, Lodging, Restaurants

Ristorante Pizzeria La Quercia, v. del Santuario 1, 66050 Fraine (CH) - tel. (+39)0873 953290

Genealogy, News & Links

Municipio, v. S. Maria Mater Domini 66050 Fraine (CH) - tel. (+39)0873 953246
Surnames presently recorded in Fraine
Newspaper articles on Fraine

Visualizzazione ingrandita della mappa

Events & Festivities

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