Castelvecchio Calvisio, Province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy
Located on the southern slopes of the Gran Sasso, the old part of town is still surrounded by ancient walls. Follow ItalyHeritage on Facebook
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Info
Altitude: 1045 m a.s.l
-- Distance from L'Aquila: 45 km
-- Population: ca. 250 inhabitants
-- Zip code: 67020
-- Phone Area Code: 0862
-- How to reach it: SS 17 L'Aquila-Pescara up to Castelnuovo, then an inner mountainous road
History
Of medieval origin, Castelvecchio was part of the Barony of Carapelle; owned by Lionello Acclozamora, was then a fief of the Piccolomini, Ottavio Cattaneo and finally the Medici of Florence.
Points of Interest
- the church of San Cipriano, built on the site where once stood the castle of San Lorenzo (eighth century)
Events & Festivities
- August: Festival of "Cicerchia" (=similar to chickpeas)