Anversa degli Abruzzi, Province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo

Info

• Altitude: 660 m a.s.l
• Distance from L'Aquila: 96 km
• Population: ca. 450 inhabitants
• Postal code: 67030
• Dialing Area Code: +39 0864
• How to reach it: A25, exit Cocullo, then state road; by bus, from Sulmona; by train, line Sulmona - Castel di Sangro.

History

What to see

• XVI-century Church of Madonna delle Grazie.
• The church of S. Marcello, with a fine Gothic portal.
• The remains of the medieval citadel.
• The Flora and Fauna Museum, located in an old watermill.
• Oasi Naturale delle Gole del Sagittario an important W.W.F. protected area.

Events and Festivities

• 16 January: Feast of S. Marcello, with the traditional bonfires.
• Good Friday Procession
• First Sunday in July: Feast of Madonna delle Grazie
• August: Celebration of the patron Saints.

Genealogy and Links

• Surnames presently recorded in Anversa degli Abruzzi
• People researching in Anversa degli Abruzzi
• Newspaper articles on Anversa degli Abruzzi.
• Images of Anversa degli Abruzzi.

Where to stay

• Agritourism, Hotels.

Map

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