Rivisondoli

Rivisondoli is a village and comune in the province of L'Aquila in the Abruzzo region of central Italy. It is a ski resort.

Rivisondoli
Comune di Rivisondoli
Coat of arms of Rivisondoli
Location of Rivisondoli
Rivisondoli is located in Italy
Rivisondoli
Rivisondoli
Location of Rivisondoli in Italy
Rivisondoli is located in Abruzzo
Rivisondoli
Rivisondoli
Rivisondoli (Abruzzo)
Coordinates: 41°52′16″N 14°4′3″E
CountryItaly
RegionAbruzzo
ProvinceL'Aquila (AQ)
Government
  MayorRoberto Ciampaglia
Area
  Total31.61 km2 (12.20 sq mi)
Elevation
1,320 m (4,330 ft)
Population
 (9 August 2016)[2]
  Total688
  Density22/km2 (56/sq mi)
DemonymRivisondolesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
67036
Dialing code0864
Patron saintSan Nicola
Saint day6 December
WebsiteOfficial website

Geography

The village is placed in the plateau of Cinque Miglia and extended on the flank of Monte Calvario.

History

The small mountain town was first mentioned in 724 AD, in a diploma by Grimoald II, Duke of Benevento.

Rivisondoli rose in the 12th century in a strategic position along an important military and commercial route, the "Via degli Abruzzi" and was renowned for its production of weapons. A fire almost completely destroyed the village in 1792. Subsequently, the establishment of the Sulmona-Isernia railway helped the development of tourism. In 1913 the Italian royal family had its residence here.

Economy

The village's economy is based on winter tourism, with many skilifts, chairlifts, hotels, restaurants, bars and pubs.

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: Italian statistical institute Istat.


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