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
- Surnames presently recorded in Aielli
- People researching in Aielli
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