Castelvecchio Calvisio, province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy

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Abruzzo

Province of L'Aquila

Castelvecchio Calvisio

Province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy

Located on the southern slopes of the Gran Sasso, the old part of town is still surrounded by ancient walls.

Info

Altitude: 1045 m a.s.l -- Distance from L'Aquila: 45 km -- Population: ca. 250 inhabitants -- Zip code: 67020 -- Phone Area Code: 0862 -- How to reach it: SS 17 L'Aquila-Pescara up to Castelnuovo, then an inner mountainous road

History

Of medieval origin, Castelvecchio was part of the Barony of Carapelle; owned by Lionello Acclozamora, was then a fief of the Piccolomini, Ottavio Cattaneo and finally the Medici of Florence.

Sights & Excursions

the church of San Cipriano, built on the site where once stood the castle of San Lorenzo (eighth century)

Events & Festivities

August: Festival of "Cicerchia" (=similar to chickpeas)

Genealogy, News & Links

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

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