Pennadomo
Province of Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy
Perched on a hill in the Sangro Valley, this picturesque village is characterized by beautiful, winding small alleys.
Info
Altitude: 460 m a.s.l
-- Distance from Chieti: 61 km
-- Population: ca. 320 inhabitants in 2010
-- Zip code: 66040
-- Phone Area Code: 0872
-- How to reach it:
- road: SS 81 from Chieti or SS 84 from Lanciano, then SS 652
History
The place was mentioned under various names starting from 1141: Domo in Pinna, Penna de Homine, Penne de domo, Penna de Homo. The name should derive, however, from pinna (= a rock emerging from the ground). At first it belonged to Raimondo de Anichino (15th century) and then to the Malvini Malvezzi family (10th century).
Points of Interest
- The medieval Church of St. Nicola, restored several times, with a remarkable 18th-century organ
- the Fontana Vecchia
Events & Festivities
- 10 August: Feast of patron San Lorenzo
- Mid August: Sagra del cinghiale (Boar Festival)
Hotels, Lodging, Restaurants
Genealogy, News & Links
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