 The place
Midway between Marsica and Valle Roveto, Balsorano lies just under the imposing Piccolomini castle, built in 1470 on the remains of a previous fortified structure and now surrounded by a wonderful green park. In the village there are medieval and XVII-XVIII century buildings.
Information: Altitude: 340 m a.s.l
-- Distance from L'Aquila: 100 km
-- Population: ca. 3700 inhabitants
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-- How to reach it: A25 Roma-L'Aquila, Uscita Avezzano
- bus, trains: from Avezzano
History:
Guarding for centuries the southern entrance to Valle Roveto, Balsorano takes its name from Vallis Sorana; during the XI and XII centuries it was ruled by Count Baldovino and Ruggero di Albe, then it came under Otto di Tocy until the XVI century, later on the Piccolominis, Testas and Lefebvres. After the destruction brought about by the 1915 earthquake, the village was rebuilt outside the ancient borough.
Sights & Excursions
Piccolomini castle
The churches of St. Nicola, St. Pietro e St. Donato
St. Angelo Sanctuary-cave with a fine XVI-century fresco, at a short distance from the village
Events & Festivities
8 May Pilgrimage to St. Michele hermitage
15 August Assunta Feast
25-26 August "Valle Roveto rock e ...non solo!
Hotels, Lodging, Restaurants
Genealogy, News & Links
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