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Rivisondoli rose in the XII century in a strategic position along an important military and commercial route, the "Via degli Abruzzi" and was renowned for its production of weapons. A fire almost completely destroyed the village in 1792. Fortunately the establishment of the SulmonaIsernia railway helped the development of tourism. In 1913 the Italian Royal Family hed its residence here.
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Places in Abruzzo  Province of L'Aquila > Rivisondoli | |||||||||||||||||||||
Rivisondoliprovince of L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy
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 The place
Situated on a side of Mount Calvario, Rivisondoli is an important tourist center, especially in winter thanks to the many skiing facilities.
Information:Altitude: 1230 m a.s.l
-- Distance from L'Aquila: km
-- Population: ca. 792 inhabitants
-- Zip code:
-- Phone Area Code: 0863
-- How to reach it:
- bus, trains: Autoroute A 25 from Rome: exit Sulmona - Pratola Peligna - then state road to Castel di Sangro - bus, trains: from Sulmona and Castel di Sangro History: Rivisondoli rose in the XII century in a strategic position along an important military and commercial route, the "Via degli Abruzzi" and was renowned for its production of weapons. A fire almost completely destroyed the village in 1792. Fortunately the establishment of the SulmonaIsernia railway helped the development of tourism. In 1913 the Italian Royal Family hed its residence here.
Sights & Excursions
Events & Festivities
5 January Presepe Vivente
17 January Feast of Sant'Antonio Abate 24 December Living Crib, the most important in the region
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