Taranta Peligna, Province of Chieti, Abruzzo

Located in the Aventino Valley, at the foot of the Maiella, in the past it was famous for its industry of woolen cloth called "taranta", a still thriving activity.

Info

Altitude: 460 m a.s.l
Distance from Chieti: 57 km
Population: ca. 400 inhabitants in 2010
Postal code: 66018
Dialing Area Code: +39 0872
Frazioni: Ortole
How to reach it: by road, SS 84 from Lanciano or Roccaraso.

History

Taranta originated in the Middle Ages, and was mentioned for the first time in the 12th century. In the 17th century it was under the Caldora, followed by the Malvezzi and the d'Aquino. The place suffered heavy damage during the Second World War.

What to see

The door of the destroyed Church of St. Biagio.
The Parish Church of San Nicola, preserving a 15th-century painting of a crucifix and 18th-century Neapolitan paintings.
The Shrine of Madonna della Valle.
The Majella National Park.

Events and Festivities

3 February: Feast of St. Blaise, with the preparation of the traditional "panicelle", loaves of bread representing the fingers of the saint, which are eaten to obtain protecttion against throat diseases.
May 16: Feast of St. Ubaldo
1-3 July: Feast of Madonna della Valle (=Our Lady of the Valley), with a procession by night to the Sanctuary
August 16: Feast of St. Rocco

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