Info
Altitude: 800 m a.s.l
-- Distance from Chieti: 89 km
-- Population: ca. 200 inhabitants
-- Zip code: 66040
-- Phone Area Code: 0872
-- How to reach it:
- road: S.N. 652 from Castel di Sangro or Lanciano (A14 uscita Lanciano)
History
An Italic necropolis was found in the nearby countryside, which shows there was a settlement in pre-Roman times. Then in the early 12th century the Di Sangro family is recorded as lords of this feifdom and built a castle whose ruins can still be seen. The place was probably named after King Ferrante d'Aragona, and for a long time was ruled by the powerful Caracciolo family.
Sights & Excursions
- The medieval borough, with narrow alleys and old stone houses
- The village church
- The remains of the monastery of Santa Maria on the nearby mountains
- Treno della Valle
Events & Festivities
- 19 March: Le tavole di San Giuseppe -
Feast of San Giuseppe, with tables prepared by the local families for relatives and guests with an image of San Giuseppe in the centre.
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Hotels, Lodging, Restaurants
- RISTORANTE LA FONTANA - 8 p.Vittorio Emanuele +39 0872 940401
Genealogy, News & Links
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