Alfedena, Province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo

Hidden in a wonderfully green landscape, Alfedena still shows medieval elements, such as the fine chiesa di SS. Pietro e Paolo, as well as megalithic walls, a necropolis and an Italic temple.

Info

Altitude: 914 m a.s.l
Distance from L'Aquila: 100 km
Population: ca. 700 inhabitants
Postal code: 67030
Dialing Area Code: +39 0864
How to reach it: road S.S. 83 ; bus and trains, from Avezzano.

History

In pre-Roman times Alfedena was an important Samnite centre, as shown by the presence of a remarkable temple. Then in the Middle Ages it belonged to the Sangro County, and was seriously damaged during the II World War.

What to see

Megalithic walls.
The Italic temple at Monte Curino.
XIII-century Church of SS. Pietro e Paolo, rebuilt after World War Two.
The Museo Civico Aufidenate "A De Nino".
The National Park of Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise.

Events and Festivities

17 January: feast of Sant'Antonio, with the traditional bonfires
Second Sunday in July: Feat of Saints Patrons Maria Salomè and Pietro the martyr.

Where to stay

Hotels
Camping La Luna - loc. Montagna Spaccata - 67030 Alfedena (AQ) - Tel: +39 0864 87329

Genealogy and Links

Municipio V.Luigi De Amicis - 67030 Alfedena (AQ) - Tel: +39 0864 87114 - 87335
The Parco Nazionale d'Abruzzo - Filiale Alfedena - 1, V. De Amicis - 67030 Alfedena (AQ) - Tel: +39 0864 87898
Surnames presently recorded in Alfedena
Newspaper articles on Alfedena.

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