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Abruzzo Province of L'Aquila Barete

Barete Province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy A short distance from the regional capital, Barete comprises a number of small villages situated along the road from Pizzoli to Montereale: Colli, Teora, San Sabino and Basanello. In summer many traditional festivals and religious feasts take place, among which the very popular "Estate Baretana".

Info Altitude: 800 m a.s.l -- Distance from L'Aquila: 20 km -- Population: ca. 700 inhabitants -- Zip code: 67010 -- Phone Area Code: 0862 -- How to reach it: A24 Roma-L'Aquila, Exit L'Aquila Ovest S.S.80, then road to Montereale - bus: from L'Aquila History Well known since Roman times for its waters, it was a popular bath centre for the citizens of nearby Amiternum. In the course of history its name changed repeatedly: Lavaretum, Lavareta, Castrum Labareti and Capite Amiterni.< Sights & Excursions Church of St. Paolo Church of St. Vito Valle del Chiarino Events & Festivities 15 June Feast of St. Vito 30 June Feast of St.Paolo 20 August Feast of St.Emidio Estate "Estate baretana" , with folk dances, games, sports competitions Hotels, Lodging, Restaurants Agriturismo Casa Colonia

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