Pietraferrazzana
Province of Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy
This small village in the valley of the Sangro river, runs along a rocky ridge dominated by the ruins of the old castle, not far from Sangro Lake.
 Info
Altitude: 357 m a.s.l
-- Distance from Chieti: 81 km
-- Population: ca. 130 inhabitants in 2010
-- Zip code: 66040
-- Phone Area Code: 0872
-- How to reach it: motorway: A14 exit Val di Sangro - road: SS 81 from Chieti or SS 84 from Lanciano, then SS 652
History
Listed in the Catalogus Baronum (1150-1168) as Petram Garanzanam, in the early 14th century appeared as Petraguaranzana. It belonged to the Ricci, the Caracciolo, de Tino, Niccolò and finally to the Ariani family. It was a commune until 1923, then was part of the municipality of Colledimezzo, and again became a commune in 1963.
Points of Interest
- The ruins of the castle
- The 17th-century baroque Church of Santa Vittoria, with interesting altars in stucco
Events & Festivities
- 23 December: Feast of patron Santa Vittoria
Hotels, Lodging, Restaurants
Genealogy, News & Links
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