Furci
Province of Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy
This small centre, famous for its textile crafts, rises on a high hill between rivers Sinello and Treste.
 Info
Altitude: 550 m a.s.l
-- Distance from Chieti: 95 km
-- Population: ca. 1100 inhabitants in 2010
-- Zip code: 66050
-- Phone Area Code: 0873
-- Frazioni: Morelle, Morge, Solagnoli
-- How to reach it: road: SS 86 from Vasto; motorway: A-14 exit Vasto Sud
History
A Roman settlement left archeological traces in the area. Then in the Middle Ages a fortified borough existed where now the village lies. In the 18th century it belonged to the D'Avalos family.
Points of Interest
- Church of St. Sabino, with a high, majestic belltower and some 15th-century statues.
- in the vicinity, there is a sanctuary dedicated to Blessed Angelo from Furci
Events & Festivities
- 16-17 May and 13 September: Feast of the Patron Saints
Hotels, Lodging, Restaurants
- Agritourism
- Ristorante Pensione Lu Fuculare, v. Rischiaro 11, 66050 Furci (CH) - tel. (+39) 0873 939181
- Pizzeria Da Toni, v. Ottava Strada 6, 66050 Furci (CH) - tel. (+39) 0873 939394
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Genealogy, News & Links
- Municipio, v. Vittorio Veneto, 66050 Furci (CH) - tel. (+39) 0873 939157
- Parrocchia, S. Sabino Vescovo, v. Vicenne 19, 66050 Furci (CH) - tel. (+39) 0873 939103
- Surnames presently recorded in Furci
- People researching in Furci
- Newspaper articles on Furci
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