Arielli

Arielli (language: [Abruzzese]: Rijille) is a village and comune in the province of Chieti, Abruzzo, central-eastern Italy, located on a hill overlooking the spring area of the homonymous river.

Arielli
Comune di Arielli
Location of Arielli
Arielli is located in Italy
Arielli
Arielli
Location of Arielli in Italy
Arielli is located in Abruzzo
Arielli
Arielli
Arielli (Abruzzo)
Coordinates: 42°16′N 14°18′E
CountryItaly
RegionAbruzzo
ProvinceChieti (CH)
FrazioniColle Martino, Contrada Valle, Fonte delle Chiavi, Fonte Grande, Pescarese, San Romano, Villa Carloni
Government
  MayorCatia Benarrivato
Area
  Total11.72 km2 (4.53 sq mi)
Elevation
298 m (978 ft)
Population
 (30 April 2017)[2]
  Total1,143
  Density98/km2 (250/sq mi)
DemonymAriellesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
66030
Dialing code0871
Patron saintSt. Michael Archangel
Saint day29 September
WebsiteOfficial website

Its territory is hilly, rich in vineyards and olive groves.

Arielli was on the Gustav Line during WW2. It is also the birthplace of famous Brigante Nunziato Di Mecola.

Main sights

  • Church of Madonna delle Grazie, with a terracotta statue of the Holy Mary dating from the 1590.
  • Church of San Rocco (12th century)
  • Church of San Michele Arcangelo

References

  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. All demographics and other statistics from the Italian statistical institute (Istat)



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