Guilmi

Province of Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy

Situated high in the upper Sinello valley, this village is famous for its salumi (pork products).

arrowInfo

Altitude: 674 m a.s.l -- Distance from Chieti: 92 km -- Population: ca. 700 inhabitants -- Zip code: 66050 -- Phone Area Code: 0872 -- How to reach it: road: S.N. 86 from Vasto

arrowHistory

In the XI century the area was given to the Monastery of Santo Stefano, later on it belonged to the D'Avalos family.

arrowSights & Excursions

  • Palazzo Lizzi

arrowEvents & Festivities

  • May: Fair of cattle and typical products
  • May: Feast of St. Nicola, with procession pf people bearing the characteristic Abruzzese conche (copper pots) full of local food, which are then auctioned for sale

arrowHotels, Lodging, Restaurants

  • Ristorante bar Il Pino, v. Circonvallazione 11, 66050 Guilmi (CH) - tel. (+39) 0872 869279

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