 Info
Altitude: 203 m a.s.l
-- Distance from Chieti: 66 km
-- Population: ca. 1100 inhabitants
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-- How to reach it: motorway: A14 uscita Vasto Nord
- by road: s.s.n. 16 Adriatica
History
In the vicinity there are traces of Roman settlements and monasteries in the hinterland suggest that there have long been human settlements in the area. The present name derives from feudal Lord Alfonso d'Avalos, who founded the place and made it a lively agricultural center. According to one tradition, he populated the area with colonists from Slavonia (Sclavonia) and the belltower of the central church, madonna della Neve, still bears clear traces of a Slavic architecture. Other sources report that the colonists were not from Slavonia, but Albania.
Genealogy, News & Links
- Surnames presently recorded in Villalfonsina
- People researching in Villalfonsina
- Newspaper articles on Villalfonsina
- Villese cooperative society (Tel: 0873 902069), one of the most important producers of wine and oil of the province. This society comprises over 550 olive and 420 wine producers: every year there is a yield of 100,000 hectoliters of wine, among which IGT and DOC qualities. The extravirgin olive oil produced here has a very low acidity and a unique fruity flavour.
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Sights & Excursions
- The public fountain
- Villa Adami, XIX century
- Bosco di Don Venanzio, a few km away, one of the most beautiful forests in the region
Events & Festivities
- April: Feast of Saint Irene
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