Castellafiume, province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy

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Abruzzo

Province of L'Aquila

Castellafiume

Province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy

Castellafiume is located at the foot of a mountain along the river Liri.

Info

Altitude: 840 m a.s.l -- Distance from L'Aquila: km -- Population: ca. 1000 inhabitants -- Zip code: 67050 -- Phone Area Code: 0863

History

Dating back to the 11th century, the small town played an important, strategic role; it was a fief of the Orsini and Colonna. During the 19th century it was included in the comune of Cappadocia; the earthquake of 1915 dealt a severe blow to the village.

Sights & Excursions

Church of St. Nicola with baroque furnishings and decorations
in nearby Pagliara, the Church of SS Salvatore, with a beautiful Renaissance portal.

Events & Festivities

Late May: Feast of St. Nicholas of Bari and of Our Lady of the Rosary
August: Feast of Our Lady of the Snow and the Lady of the Orient (at Pagliara)
First week of August: Festival of "arrosticini"
End of August: Feast of pasta and beans
Third Sunday of August: Feast of St. Anthony of Padua and St. John Baptist

Hotels, Lodging, Restaurants

Albergo Alto Liri

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

Genealogy, News & Links

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