Nature Reserve Pineta Dannunziana

The Nature Reserve Pineta Dannunziana (informally known as D'Avalos Park) is a 53-hectare (130-acre) nature reserve located in Pescara, Abruzzo, Italy. It was established in 2000.[1]

View of the Nature Reserve Pineta Dannunziana
LocationPescara, Abruzzo, Province of Pescara, Italy
Coordinates42°27′6.095″N 14°14′8.027″E
Area53 ha (130 acres)
Established2000
Governing bodyComune of Pescara

History

In 1528, Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, granted the entire area corresponding to the present town of Pescara to Costanza d'Avalos, Duchess of Francavilla. In 1700, the extension of the forest was resized due to the growing urbanization of the city.

In 2001, the Abruzzo region established a nature reserve, protecting the pine forest and covering an area of 53 hectares. The park includes some buildings of historical value, such as the former Aurum factory, a horseshoe-shaped building designed by Giovanni Michelucci in 1939, as well as some Art Nouveau villas. The nature reserve is also the house of the D'Annunzio Theater and the Flaiano Auditorium.[2]

References
  1. "Storia – Pineta Dannunziana" (in Italian). Comune di Pescara. Retrieved 22 March 2018.
  2. "Pineta Dannunziana" (in Italian). Network Nazionale di Parchi e Giardini. Retrieved 22 March 2018.
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