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Roccascalegna

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Country
  
Italy

Elevation
  
430 m (1,410 ft)

Dialing code
  
0872

Province
  
Province of Chieti

Postal code
  
66040

Dialling code
  
0872

Province / Metropolitan city
  
Chieti (CH)

Time zone
  
CET (UTC+1)

Area
  
22 km²

Local time
  
Monday 9:51 PM

Region
  
Abruzzo

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Frazioni
  
Aia di Rocco, Articciaro, Capriglia, Colle Grande, Collebuono, Solagne

Weather
  
10°C, Wind SW at 6 km/h, 94% Humidity

Roccascalegna is a comune and town in the province of Chieti, part of the Abruzzo region of southern Italy.

Contents

Map of 66040 Roccascalegna Province of Chieti, Italy

Monuments

  • Medieval village: The small town is perfectly preserved, lying on the spur of the mountain.
  • Medieval castle: The Castello di Roccascalegna was built by the Lombards, with a Norman tower. In 16th century the structure was enlarged, with the construction of three circular towers. In the inner porch the chapel of the Holy Rosary was erected, linked to the medieval church of San Pietro.
  • Church of San Pietro: It was built in the Middle Ages, consisting of rough mountain stone. The bell tower was restored in the 19th century.
  • Abbey of San Pancrazio: The church was opened in 1205, and was built in medieval times.

    • References

    Roccascalegna Wikipedia
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