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Abruzzo Province of L'Aquila Poggio Picenze

Info Altitude: 756 m a.s.l -- Distance from L'Aquila: 14 km -- Population: ca. over 1000 inhabitants -- Zip code: 67026 -- Phone Area Code: 0862 -- How to reach it: road: nearest autoroute exit; S.S.17 l'Aquila - Pescara A24 L'Aquila Est History One of the castles of the Contado aquilano, in 1533 it was given by Emperor Charles V to Antonio Aldana; later it belonged to the Alfieri from L'Aquila and to De Sterlich from Chieti. In 1762 it was damaged by a terrible earthquake. In antiquity and throughout the Middle Ages it was well known for its caves of white stone. Sights & Excursions A medieval house in the old centre Church of Madonna della Consolazione Parish Church, with fine original works: a stone sculpted altar of S. Giovanni and aa wooden Madonna with child Remains of the medieval castle which contributed to the foundation of the city of L'Aquila Events & Festivities 18 - 19 June Feast of S. Felice and san Vincenzo August Sagra degli spizzichi (mutton meat, and "pecora alla cottora") 9 novembre Fair of animals

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