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ISOLA DEL GRAN SASSO province of Teramo, Abruzzo, Italy history | sights | where to stay | events | news & links

The place In a panoramic position against the profile of the Gran Sasso, this fine centre is full of memories of the past, and a busy destination for tourists coming to nearby Santuario di S. Gabriele, to ask for help from the Saint. Information: Altitude: 414 m a.s.l -- Distance from Teramo: 28 km -- Population: ca. 4950 inhabitants -- Zip code: -- Phone Area Code: -- How to reach it: - bus, trains: from - road: motorway: A-24 exit S. Gabriele History: The area was already inhabited in Roman times, as shown from remains found a few km away, at Cerchiara. The present settlement was mentioned in the XI century, and in the XV was under the Orsini family. Sights & Excursions The medieval walls Church of San Massimo, with a beautiful XV century portal by Matteo da Napoli and a rich stone baptistry Church of San Giovanni ad Insulam, one of the most interesting Gothic/Romanesque churches in Abruzzo Medieval castle at nearby Pagliara Sanctuary of San Gabriele Gran Sasso-Laga National Park Events & Festivities July: Beer festival Last Sunday in August: Feast of S. Gabriele Hotels and Lodging Click here for HOTELS IN ISOLA DEL GRAN SASSO Genealogy, News & Links Surnames presently recorded in Isola del Gran Sasso People researching in Isola del Gran Sasso Newspaper articles on Isola del Gran Sasso

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