Aielli, province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy


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Province of L'Aquila

Aielli

Province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy

On a hill overlooking the whole Fucino basin, Aielli can still show such fine medieval sights as the cylindrical, XIV-century tower, once belonging to a larger fortified structure built by Ruggero, Count of Celano, and the remarkable Chiesa di S. Rocco. At Aielli Stazione, moreover, there is the beautiful Chiesa di S. Adolfo, built in the 1930's with the contribute of sculptor Arturo Dazzi.

Info

Altitude: 600 m a.s.l -- Distance from L'Aquila: 39 km -- Population: ca. 600 inhabitants -- Zip code: 67041 -- Phone Area Code: 0863 -- How to reach it: A25, exit Aielli-Celano
- bus, trains: from Avezzano

History

Called castrum Agelli in the Middle Ages, Aielli was surrounded by walls in the 14th century, then was annexed to the County of Celano. In 1915 the famed earthquake destroyed a large part of the small town.

Sights & Excursions

Cylindrical Tower
Chiesa di S. Rocco
Chiesa di S. Adolfo (Aielli Stazione)
Remains of a hermitage below Mount Etra

Hotels, Lodging, Restaurants

Hotel "Le Gole"
Hotel "Paradiso"
Ristorante Al Castello 10, V. Cipresso - Tel.: +39 0863-78347
Ristorante Capriccio Km.129.253 V.Tiburtina Valeria Tel.: +39 0863 78494
Ristorante Lillino V.Romito - Tel.: +39 0863 78218

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Events & Festivities

Agosto Sagra of amaretti (typical almond biscuits)

Genealogy, News & Links

Parrocchia Parrocchia Ss.Trinita' - 2, V. Roma - 67041 Aielli (AQ) Tel.: +39 0863 78212
Municipio di Aielli, Anagrafe, C.Umberto - 67041 Aielli (AQ) Tel.: +39 0863 789139
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