Colledara, Province of Teramo, Abruzzo

Colledara was established as a municipality in the 20th century, taking the place of Castiglione della Valle, and today includes the "frazioni" of Ornano Grande and Ornano Piccolo, Villapetto, Bascianella.

Info

• Altitude: 430 m a.s.l
• Distance from Teramo: 30 km
• Population: ca. 2200 inhabitants
• Postal code: 64042
• Dialing Area Code: +39 0861
• How to reach it: Motorway A24 Rome - L'Aquila - Teramo, exit Isola del Gran Sasso, then follow the signs; by bus, from Teramo.

What to see

• The church of San Paolo, XII century, with a wooden Baroque altar
• The church of San Giorgio, in nearby Ornano, dating back to 1140
• Castiglione della Valle, a medieval borough and castle
• The church of San Michele Arcangelo, at Castiglione, of the early XIV century, with a painted wooden ceiling and beautiful bells.

Genealogy and Links

• Surnames presently recorded in Colledara
• People researching in Colledara.

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