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 | |
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| Comune di Arielli | |
Location of Arielli | |
  Arielli Location of Arielli in Italy  Arielli Arielli (Abruzzo) | |
| Coordinates: 42°16′N 14°18′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Abruzzo |
| Province | Chieti (CH) |
| Frazioni | Colle Martino, Contrada Valle, Fonte delle Chiavi, Fonte Grande, Pescarese, San Romano, Villa Carloni |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Catia Benarrivato |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.72 km2 (4.53 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 298 m (978 ft) |
| Population (30 April 2017)[2] | |
| • Total | 1,143 |
| • Density | 98/km2 (250/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Ariellesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 66030 |
| Dialing code | 0871 |
| Patron saint | St. Michael Archangel |
| Saint day | 29 September |
| Website | Official 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
- "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- All demographics and other statistics from the Italian statistical institute (Istat)
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