Rivisondoli
Rivisondoli | |
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Comune di Rivisondoli | |
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Rivisondoli Location of Rivisondoli in Italy | |
Coordinates: 41°52′16″N 14°4′3″E / 41.87111°N 14.06750°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Abruzzo |
Province | L'Aquila (AQ) |
Government | |
• Mayor | Roberto Ciampaglia |
Area | |
• Total | 31.61 km2 (12.20 sq mi) |
Elevation | 1,320 m (4,330 ft) |
Population (9 August 2016)[3] | |
• Total | 688 |
• Density | 22/km2 (56/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Rivisondolesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 67036 |
Dialing code | 0864 |
Patron saint | San Nicola |
Saint day | 6 December |
Website | Official website |
Rivisondoli is a village and comune in the province of L'Aquila in the Abruzzo region of central Italy. It is a ski resort.
Geography[]
The village is placed in the plateau of Cinque Miglia and extended on the flank of Monte Calvario.
History[]
The small mountain town was first mentioned in 724 AD, in a diplom by Grimoald II, Duke of Benevento.
Rivisondoli rose in the 12th century in a strategic position along an important military and commercial route, the "Via degli Abruzzi" and was renowned for its production of weapons. A fire almost completely destroyed the village in 1792. Subsequently, the establishment of the Sulmona-Isernia railway helped the development of tourism. In 1913 the Italian Royal Family had its residence here.
Economy[]
The village's economy is based on winter tourism, with many skilifts, chairlifts, hotels, restaurants, bars and pubs.
References[]
- ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
External links[]
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- Cities and towns in Abruzzo
- Municipalities of the Province of L'Aquila
- Abruzzo geography stubs