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The place Situated on a high plateau in the upper Velino valley, this mountain centre is renowned for its healthy climate and beautiful pastures; there is not a true centre, but a number of small villages, among which Termine (so called because the road ends there), San Giovanni, Sala, Fossatillo, Fiugni etc. Information: Altitude: 841 m a.s.l -- Distance from L'Aquila: 26 km -- Population: ca. 1700 inhabitants -- Zip code: -- Phone Area Code: -- How to reach it: - road: A25 L'Aquila-Roma, exit L'Aquila Ovest, then S.S.80 from L'Aquila towards Montereale - bus: from L'Aquila Click here for a map History: The first mention of Cagnano dates back to the XII century, then the village also took part to the foundation of L'Aquila. In 1703 it was nearly completely destroyed by an earthquake. Sights & Excursions Palazzetto Ludovisi (at Termine) Church of Madonna delle Grazie, with a fine XVI-century cross Church of St. Cosimo, with a late-Renaissance portal. Sorgente dei Frati (road to Sala) Events & Festivities 13 June Feast of St. Antonio 24 June Feast of St. Giovanni 28 June Feast of St. Pietro 2 July Feast of St. Pelino (at Collicello) 25 July Feast of St. Giacomo First week in August Boar festival 16 August Feast of St. Rocco 6-7-8 September Boletus festival Hotels, Lodging, Restaurants Albergo Giardino Agritourist centers in Cagnano Amiterno

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