Demonym(s) Toccolani Local time Sunday 4:39 AM Dialling code 085 | Elevation 356 m (1,168 ft) Area 29.9 km² Postal code 65028 | |
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Frazioni Fràncoli, Marano, Pareti, Rovètone Weather 10°C, Wind S at 5 km/h, 52% Humidity | ||
Tocco da casauria viaggio nella dolce tristezza voci toccolane in melb australia
Tocco da Casauria is a comune and town in the Province of Pescara in the Abruzzo region of Central Italy.
Contents
- Tocco da casauria viaggio nella dolce tristezza voci toccolane in melb australia
- Map of 65028 Tocco Da Casauria Province of Pescara Italy
- Tocco da casauria 21 settembre 1995
- History
- Notable natives
- Events and festivities
- References
Map of 65028 Tocco Da Casauria Province of Pescara, Italy
The centre was known for centuries as simply Tocco, and the name "da Casauria" was added only after 1861. It rises on a hill between the Pescara river and the Arolle, a small stream, against the background of the Maiella. Here Centerba is produced, a highly alcoholic mixture of Maiella herbs which is said to have healthy effects on metabolism.
Tocco da casauria 21 settembre 1995
History
In nearby Vasto an inscription of the 2nd century BC was found, along with other remains from the Roman empire, which prove there was a Roman settlement in this strategic position between the Gole di Popoli and the valley of the Pescara river. The castle rose in the early 11th century, as shown by a record in the Chronicon Casauriensis: Gerardo di Rocco, lord of Popoli, had in location from the powerful Monastery of Casauria lands and farms in the area, and his descendants decided to come into full possession building there a castle. Then there was a succession of feudal Lords: Boemondo di Tarsia from Manoppello, the De Plesciaco family from Provence, the de Tortis, Caracciolo, d'Afflitto and Pinelli families. Terrible earthquakes in 1456 and 1706 caused serious damage to the historical centre.
Notable natives
Mario Lanza, whose mother was born in Tocco da Casauria
Francesco Paolo Michetti, painter
Annibale de Gasparis, astronomer
Henry Salvatori, an American geophysicist, businessman, philanthropist and political activist
Events and festivities
20 September: Feast of Sant'Eustachio