Country Italy Province / Metropolitan city Chieti (CH) Demonym(s) Francavillesi Local time Thursday 1:20 AM | Region Abruzzo Elevation 3 m (10 ft) Province Province of Chieti | |
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Frazioni Arenaro, Castelvecchio, Cese, Cetti San Biagio, Coderuto, Fontechiaro, Foro, Michetti, Piane, Piane di Vallebona, Piattelli, Pretaro, Quercianotarrocco, San Giovanni, Santa Cecilia, Setteventi, Torre Ciarrapico, Valle Anzuca, Villanesi Weather 8°C, Wind SW at 8 km/h, 54% Humidity Points of interest Museo Michetti, Palazzo Sirena, Cantina Colle del Sole | ||
Alessandro zulli francavilla al mare estate 2015
Francavilla a Mare ([ˌfraŋkaˈvilla a ˈmaːre]) is a comune and town in the Province of Chieti in the Abruzzo region of Italy.
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- Alessandro zulli francavilla al mare estate 2015
- Map of 66023 Francavilla al Mare Province of Chieti Italy
- Francavilla al mare ch abruzzo icaro droni baci rubati
- Ancient era and Medieval period
- XVI century and the Turkish attack
- XIX century DAnnunzio and Michetti
- Main sights
- References
Map of 66023 Francavilla al Mare, Province of Chieti, Italy
Francavilla al mare ch abruzzo icaro droni baci rubati
Ancient era and Medieval period
The area was inhabited since prehistory, and early remains have been found at St. Cecilia. In 1162 the village was granted immunity from taxes for 12 years, and this episode also gave origin to the name "Francavilla" (meaning "free town").
XVI century and the Turkish attack
The harbour was a flourishing commercial key point in the Adriatic Sea, but in the 16th century was plundered by Turkish troops. The town was held by families such as the Caracciolo and D'Avalos in the following centuries.
XIX century: D'Annunzio and Michetti
In the late 19th century Francavilla was already a well known seaside resort and the seat of an artistic literary circle with relevant figures as Francesco Paolo Michetti, Gabriele D'Annunzio, F.P. Tosti, who met at the "Conventino", in the former monastery of Santa Maria di Gesù.
In 1944 the center was destroyed by Americans and Nazi. Only Michetti convent is conserved between the city is totally built from new.