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Furci

province of Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy

arrowInfo:
Altitude: 550 m a.s.l -- Distance from Chieti: 95 km -- Population: ca. 1400 inhabitants -- Zip code: 66050 -- Phone Area Code: 0873 -- How to reach it: road: S.N. 86 from Vasto; motorway: A-14 exit Vasto Sud

arrowThe place
This small centre, famous for its textile crafts, rises on a high hill between rivers Sinello and Treste.

arrowHistory:
A Roman settlement has left archeological traces on the area. Then in the Middle Ages a fortified borough existed where now the village lies. In the XVIII century it belonged to the D'Avalos family.

arrowSights & Excursions
  • Church of St. Sabino, with a high, majestic belltower and some XV-century statues. Outside the settlement there is a sanctuary dedicated to Blessed Angelo from Furci
  • arrowEvents & Festivities
  • 16-17 May and 13 September: Feast of the Patron Saints
  • arrowHotels, Lodging, Restaurants
  • Agritourist Centers
  • 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
  • arrowGenealogy, 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
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