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List Of Municipalities Of The Province Of Pescara
The following is a list of the 46 municipalities (''comuni'') of the Province of Pescara, Abruzzo, Italy. List See also *List of municipalities of Italy References {{Province of Pescara Pescara Pescara (; nap, label= Abruzzese, Pescàrë; nap, label= Pescarese, Piscàrë) is the capital city of the Province of Pescara, in the Abruzzo region of Italy. It is the most populated city in Abruzzo, with 119,217 (2018) residents (and approxim ... ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comuni
The (; plural: ) is a local administrative division of Italy, roughly equivalent to a township or municipality. It is the third-level administrative division of Italy, after regions ('' regioni'') and provinces (''province''). The can also have the title of ('city'). Formed ''praeter legem'' according to the principles consolidated in medieval municipalities, the is provided for by art. 114 of the Constitution of Italy. It can be divided into ''frazioni'', which in turn may have limited power due to special elective assemblies. In the autonomous region of the Aosta Valley, a ''comune'' is officially called a ''commune'' in French. Overview The provides essential public services: registry of births and deaths, registry of deeds, and maintenance of local roads and public works. Many have a '' Polizia Comunale'' (communal police), which is responsible for public order duties. The also deal with the definition and compliance with the (general regulator plan), a document ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cepagatti
Cepagatti (locally ''Cipahàttë'') is a ''comune'' (municipality) and town in the Province of Pescara in the Abruzzo region of Italy Italy ( it, Italia ), officially the Italian Republic, ) or the Republic of Italy, is a country in Southern Europe. It is located in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, and its territory largely coincides with the homonymous geographical re .... References Cities and towns in Abruzzo {{Abruzzo-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Montesilvano
Montesilvano () is a city and ''comune'' of the province of Pescara in the Abruzzo region of Italy. Abruzzo often called Mare-Monti (Sea-Mountain) region. The name Montesilvano is apparently derived from the Latin which means "woody hill" ("woods" - ''silva''). Geography Montesilvano is located on the Adriatic Sea immediately north of Pescara, to which it is physically connected. It is divided into Montesilvano Marina and Montesilvano Colle. The first is a seaside resort; the second is the original medieval comune and citadel. Montesilvano is a two-hour drive from Rome and is close to Abruzzo Airport and Pescara Centrale railway station. The mouth of the Saline river is directly north of the town. Administration The Italian local elections, 2019 saw Ottavio De Martinis standing for Lega elected as the Mayor of Montesilvano. Twin towns — sister cities Montesilvano is twinned with: * Gradiška, Bosnia and Herzegovina, since 2018 Notable people * Giò Di Tonno, singer * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Montebello Di Bertona
Montebello di Bertona (locally ''Mundibbèlle'') is a ''comune'' and town in the province of Pescara, in the Abruzzo region of Italy. It is located in the natural park known as the "Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga National Park The Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park is a natural park located mostly in Abruzzo, Italy. It was established in 1991, it has an area of , and it is mainly spread out across the province of Teramo, L'Aquila, Pescara, with small areas in ...". References Cities and towns in Abruzzo {{Abruzzo-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manoppello
Manoppello ( Abruzzese: ') is a ''comune'' in Abruzzo, in the province of Pescara, south-eastern Italy. It is famous for having a church which contains an image on a thin byssus veil, a sudarium, known as the Holy Face of Manoppello and which has been reputed to be identical to the Veil of Veronica. Other sights include is the Romanesque abbey of Santa Maria Arabona. Twin towns * Casarano, Italy * Charleroi, Belgium Belgium, ; french: Belgique ; german: Belgien officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a country in Northwestern Europe. The country is bordered by the Netherlands to the north, Germany to the east, Luxembourg to the southeast, France to th ... References External links Inside Abruzzo - Insider tips uncoveredVolto Santo di Manoppello Veil, Polish websiteonline audio visual featuring texts by sudarium expert Sr. Blandina Paschalis Schlömer ''et al.'' The Rediscovered Face - 1first of four installments of an audiovisual presentation relating the holy image ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Loreto Aprutino
Loreto Aprutino ( Abruzzese: ') is a ''comune'' and town in the Province of Pescara in the Abruzzo region of central Italy. History The presence of necropoleis at Colle-Fiorano and at Farina-Cardito suggest that a significant pre-Roman settlement once existed near the modern town. The Italic Vestini, following their defeat by the Romans in the Social War, eventually built a town around the ''castellum'' and called it ''Lauretum'', because of the many bay laurels (Latin ''laurus'') that then grew in the area. The town was built around a castle and abbey, established by Benedictine monks around the year 1000, and came to political prominence in the eleventh century with the establishment of a county by the Normans. The town would be a stronghold of Swabian and Angevin nobility until the fourteenth century, when a series of great houses would rule Loreto and the surrounding countryside up to the abolition of feudalism: among others, the d'Aquino, the d'Avalos, the Caracciolo, as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lettomanoppello
Lettomanoppello (Neapolitan language, Abruzzese: ') is a town and ''comune'' in province of Pescara, Abruzzo, central Italy. In Roman Empire, Roman times the area was known for its asphalt mines and later for a white stone that could be carved. Geography The town is situated near the Majella National Park, about 30 minutes away from the city of Pescara. The mountainous region offers sightseeing in the wilderness or on its highest peaks. The elevation stretches from about above sea level and a road leads right up the top, at . During winter it becomes a spot for skiing and winter sports in the mountains. The town is commonly called "Lu Lette" and the mountain passages are commonly called "Passe Lanciano" by locals. History The history of the current town dates back to the 11th century but was certainly occupied earlier by Romans, who excavated asphalt in the area. It is also quarried for its white stone and marble. Notable people * Donald Valle (1908-1977) American businessma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Farindola
Farindola ( Abruzzese: ') is a ''comune'' and town in the province of Pescara in the Abruzzo region of Italy. It is located in the Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga National Park. Outside the town, located near the Gran Sasso massif and thus characterized by a continental humid climate, are the Vitello d'Oro falls, with a height of . History As for Fara San Martino, the name of the village comes from the Lombard word for "borough", but various Palaeolithic findings point to an earlier origin. In the 11th century two important Benedictine monasteries occupied the area. Later on the village came under the control of the city of Penne and the Farnese family. On the afternoon of 18 January 2017 the municipality was the scene of the Rigopiano avalanche On the afternoon of 18 January 2017, a major avalanche occurred on Gran Sasso d'Italia massif, one of the mountains above Rigopiano, impacting and destroying the four-star Hotel Rigopiano in Farindola, Abruzzo. The impact killed twent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elice
Elice is a ''comune'' and town in the province of Pescara, part of the Abruzzo region of Italy. History The territory, due to the fertility of the land, was inhabited since as early as the Paleolithic Age. The name of the village derives from holm oaks, which once covered the area. During the 15th century it belonged to the town of Penne Penne () is an extruded type of pasta with cylinder-shaped pieces, their ends cut at an angle. ''Penne'' is the plural form of the Italian ''penna'' (meaning ''feather'' but ''pen'' as well), deriving from Latin ''penna'' (meaning "feather" or " ... and for a long time to the Castiglione family. It was known in the late 19th century for its ceramic workshops. EliceCastelloCastiglioni2.jpg, Entrance to the castle Elice.jpg, The church San Martino EliceSanRocco2.jpg, The church San Rocco Cities and towns in Abruzzo {{Abruzzo-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cugnoli
Cugnoli ( Abruzzese: ') is a ''comune'' and town in the province of Pescara, in the Abruzzo region of southern Italy Italy ( it, Italia ), officially the Italian Republic, ) or the Republic of Italy, is a country in Southern Europe. It is located in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, and its territory largely coincides with the homonymous geographical re .... The village existence is first recorded in the 12th century, and the medieval walls surrounding the original settlement can still be seen. References Cities and towns in Abruzzo {{Abruzzo-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Corvara, Abruzzo
Corvara () is a comune and town in the Province of Pescara in the Abruzzo region of Italy. It is located in Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga National Park The Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park is a natural park located mostly in Abruzzo, Italy. It was established in 1991, it has an area of , and it is mainly spread out across the province of Teramo, L'Aquila, Pescara, with small areas in .... In late 2021, it was subject to a devastating flooding that destroyed 7 buildings killing 2 people and leaving dozens more homeless. References Cities and towns in Abruzzo {{Abruzzo-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Collecorvino
Collecorvino is a ''comune'' and town in the Province of Pescara in the Abruzzo region of Italy Italy ( it, Italia ), officially the Italian Republic, ) or the Republic of Italy, is a country in Southern Europe. It is located in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, and its territory largely coincides with the homonymous geographical re .... References External Links Comune di Collecorvino websiteCollecorvino Information website Cities and towns in Abruzzo {{Abruzzo-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
