Mozzagrogna

Province of Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy

Situated on a crest dominating the lower Sangro valley, this small centre with its strange name (derived from one of its lords) is surrounded by a rich agricultural landscape.

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Altitude: 223 m a.s.l -- Distance from Chieti: km -- Population: ca. 2000 inhabitants -- Zip code: 66030 -- Phone Area Code: 0872 -- How to reach it: motorway: A14 exit Lanciano

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The early name was Villa Schiavone, and originated from a colony of Slavic refugees who made their new homes here in the XVI century, after narrowly escaping the Turks in their native land. The village suffered heavy damages during the Second Wrold War.

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  • Beautiful Villa Marcantonio, designed by architect Adolfo Coppedé in the early XX century
  • Castello di Sette

arrowEvents & Festivities

  • July: Truffle Pasta Festval
  • 16 August: Feast of San Rocco
  • September: Grapes festival

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