Collarmele
Province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy
Collarmele dominates the Fucino basin, and was largely rebuilt after the earthquake of 1915.
 Info
Altitude: 883 m a.s.l
-- Distance from L'Aquila: km
-- Population: ca. 1000 inhabitants
-- Zip code: 67040
-- Phone Area Code: 0863
History
On the site there was Cerfennia, an ancient settlement of the Marsi also mentioned by Livy. The medieval town rose, according the tradition, from the aggregation of many "vici" (=hamlets), and had an important oversight role in the area on the route of the Via Tiburtina Valeria. It became an independent municipality in 1816.
Sights & Excursions
- The medieval round tower, miraculously escaped the disastrous effects of the 1915 earthquake
- near the village, 16th-century Church of Madonna delle Grazie
Events & Festivities
- 9 - 10 July Feast of St. Felicita and the seven martyr children
- 23 - 24 September Feast of Madonna della Mercede
Genealogy, News & Links
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