Capistrello, province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy

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Abruzzo

Province of L'Aquila

Capistrello

Province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy

Situated in a domineering position overlooking the Liri Valley, in the past it linked the Fucino Plain with Sora and Naples.

Info

Altitude: 764 m a.s.l -- Distance from L'Aquila: 65 km -- Population: ca. 5600 inhabitants -- Zip code: 67053 -- Phone Area Code: 0863

History

The name appears for the first time in the 12th century as Caput Pristinorum. It was a Feud of Oddo de Toucy and Giacomo Orsini, then in the 16th century it belonged to the Colonna family. Under Joachim Murat in the early 1800's it became an autonomous municipality. The 1915 earthquake caused great damage.

Sights & Excursions

The "Cunicoli di Claudio", tunnels excavated under Roman Emperor Claudius, when the draining of Lake Fucino was first attempted.
The remains of the castle at Ricetto
The little church of S. Barbara

Events & Festivities

11-12 June: Feast of St. Anthony of Padua
19 - 23 July Arzibanda, an ethnic-folk festival
first Sunday in August Feast of Strawberry and Mountain Festival
14 August Festival of the "marrocca" (=corn cob) at Corcumello
During the summer a major exhibition of handicraft is also held.

Hotels, Lodging, Restaurants

Hotel "De Meis"

See other Provinces of Abruzzo: Chieti | L'Aquila | Pescara | Teramo

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