Alfedena

province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy

The place

Hidden in a wonderfully green landscape, Alfedena still shows medieval elements, such as the fine chiesa di SS. Pietro e Paolo, as well as megalithic walls, a necropolis and an Italic temple.

Information:

Altitude: 914 m a.s.l -- Distance from L'Aquila: 100 km -- Population: ca. 700 inhabitants -- Zip code: 67030 -- Phone Area Code: 0864 -- How to reach it: road S.S. n°83
- bus, trains: from Avezzano

History:

In pre-Roman times Alfedena was an important Samnite centre, as shown by the presence of a remarkable temple. Then in the Middle Ages it belonged to the Sangro County, and was seriously damaged during the II World War.

Sights & Excursions

Megalithic walls
The Italic temple at Monte Curino
XIII-century Church of SS. Pietro e Paolo, rebuilt after World War Two
The Museo Civico Aufidenate "A De Nino"
Parco Nazionale d'Abruzzo

Events & Festivities

17 January feast of Sant'Antonio, with the traditional bonfires
Second Sunday in July Feat of Saints Patrons Maria Salomè and Pietro the martyr

Hotels, Lodging, Restaurants

Albergo Ristorante Leon D'oro Di Di Giulio Alvaro 32, V. Roma - 67030 Alfedena (AQ) - Tel: +39 0864 87121
Camping La Luna - loc. Montagna Spaccata - 67030 Alfedena (AQ) - Tel: +39 0864 87329

Restaurants

Locanda Montegreco ad Alfedena (AQ)- Sito web: http://www.locandamontegreco.net/
Hostaria La Vela 5 V.Principe Di Napoli - 67030 Alfedena (AQ) - Tel: +39 0864 0864-87590
Ristorante La Ruota 32 V.Principe Di Napoli - 67030 Alfedena (AQ) - Tel: +39 0864 0864-87512
Ristorante Pizzeria Pulcinella 6 Str.Stat.83 - 67030 Alfedena (AQ) - Tel: +39 0864 0864-87504

Genealogy, News & Links

Municipio V.Luigi De Amicis - 67030 Alfedena (AQ) - Tel: +39 0864 87114 - 87335
Parco Nazionale d'Abruzzo - Filiale Alfedena - 1, V. De Amicis - 67030 Alfedena (AQ) - Tel: +39 0864 87898
Surnames presently recorded in Alfedena

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