Rivisondoli

Rivisondoli
Comune
Comune di Rivisondoli

Coat of arms
Rivisondoli

Location of Rivisondoli in Italy

Coordinates: 41°52′16″N 14°4′3″E / 41.87111°N 14.06750°E / 41.87111; 14.06750
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 (31 December 2010)[1]
  Total 688
  Density 22/km2 (56/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Rivisondolesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 67036
Dialing code 0864
Patron saint San Nicola
Saint day 6 December
Website www.comune.rivisondoli.aq.it

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, whose origins are lost in the mists of time (the first mention dates back to the eighth century AD - Diploma Grimoaldo II, Duke of Benevento, in 724).

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

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.

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