Rosello, Province of Chieti, Abruzzo

Info

• Altitude: 920 m a.s.l
• Distance from Chieti: 95 km
• Population: ca. 260 in 2010 inhabitants
• Postal code: 66040
• Dialing Area Code: +39 0872
• Frazioni: Colle Tasso, Giuliopoli
• How to reach it: by motorway, A14 exit Val di Sangro; by road, SS 81 from Chieti or SS 84 from Lanciano, then SS 652.

History

What to see

• The church of San Nicola, mentioned in a manuscript of 1541, but totally rebuilt after the earthquake of 1703.
• The Sanctuary of the Madonna delle Grazie (Our Lady of Graces), just outside the town in the hamlet of Le Macchie, dating back to the early 18th century. Inside there is a painting by an anonymous artist, perhaps of the Neapolitan or Leonardo's school, depicting the Madonna del Purgatorio.
• The Natural Oasis Abetina di Rosello, extending 211 acres, which is one of the last forests of silver firs. The Reserve includes Mount Castellano (1279 m a.s.l.) and is entirely crossed by the Turcano river, a tributary of the Sangro.

Events and Festivities

• September 8: Feast of Madonna delle Grazie, with a procession of the statue from house to house
• August: gourmet festival "Arritruvemmece a la piazza" (=let's meet in the square).

Where to stay

• Hotel Quadrifoglio.

Genealogy and Links

• Surnames presently recorded in Rosello
• People researching in Rosello
• Newspaper articles on Rosello.

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