Guardiagrele
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Comune di Guardiagrele | |
|---|---|
 Municipal coat of arms |
|
| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Abruzzo |
| Province | Chieti (CH) |
| Mayor | Mario Palmerio |
| Elevation | 576 m |
| Area | 56 km² |
| Population | |
| - Total (as of December 31, 2004) | 9,662 |
| - Density | 177/km² |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | Guardiesi |
| Dialing code | 0871 |
| Postal code | 66016 |
| Frazioni | Anello, Bocca di Valle, Caporosso, Caprafico, Caprafico piane, Cerchiara, Colle Barone, Colle Luna, Comino, Melone, Piano Fonti, Piana San Bartolomeo, San Biase, San Domenico, San Leonardo, Santa Lucia, San Vincenzo, Sciorilli, Tiballo, Villa San Vincenzo, Voire |
| Patron | San Donato |
| - Day | August 7 |
  Location of Guardiagrele in Italy |
|
| Website: www.comune.guardiagrele.ch.it | |
Guardiagrele is a town and commune in the province of Chieti, part of the Abruzzo region of southern Italy. It is situated in the foothills of the Maiella mountain at an elevation of around 576 metres. Its population numbers about 10,000 .
The town was nicknamed "la terrazza d'Abruzzo" (Abruzzo's terrace) by Gabriele d'Annunzio because of its beautiful view of the valleys.
The town is a popular destination for tourism especially during the summer months when the town is enlivened by a varied and stimulating festival. Locals turn again towards the mountains, many taking as their starting point the small village of Bocca di Valle (Alt: 650m) that stands guard at the entrance of the Vesola valley that leads directly into the Maiella National Park.
Known throughout Abruzzo for its wrought-iron craft, copper craft and gold-work, Guardiagrele was the home of the great goldsmith and sculptor Nicola da Guardiagrele, who was born there in the late 15th century.
[edit] Main sights
There are many churches in Guardiagrele, the biggest of which is Santa Maria Maggiore.
In addition to the old churches, there are also several 17th century palazzi or mansions of architectural interest, including Palazzo De Lucia, Palazzo Elisii and Palazzo Marini.
 |
This Abruzzo location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
