Montelapiano
Province of Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy
Situated among green pastures and oakwoods, just below Montevecchio, due to ruinous landslides it is almost nearly abandoned.
 Info
Altitude: 740 m a.s.l
-- Distance from Chieti: 89 km
-- Population: ca. 80 inhabitants
-- Zip code: 66040
-- Phone Area Code: 0872
-- How to reach it: - road: SS 652 from Castel di Sangro, or SS 84 and SS 652 from Lanciano
History
The village rose in the 15th century, and belonged to a long line of lords. For some decades now it has been an independent municipality.
Points of Interest
- The Parish church, with fine wooden statues of the 17th century
Genealogy, News & Links
- Municipio, 66040 Montelapiano (CH) - tel. +39 0872-944482
- Parrocchia di San Michele Arcangelo, 1 p.Croce, 66040 Montelapiano (CH) - tel. (+39) 0872-940314
- Surnames presently recorded in Montelapiano
- People researching in Montelapiano
Events & Festivities
- 19-20 August: Feast of Patron Saint Bonifacio
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