Tocco da Casauria

Tocco da Casauria is a comune and town in the Province of Pescara in the Abruzzo region of Southern Italy.

Tocco da Casauria
Comune di Tocco da Casauria
Coat of arms of Tocco da Casauria
Location of Tocco da Casauria
Tocco da Casauria is located in Italy
Tocco da Casauria
Tocco da Casauria
Location of Tocco da Casauria in Italy
Tocco da Casauria is located in Abruzzo
Tocco da Casauria
Tocco da Casauria
Tocco da Casauria (Abruzzo)
Coordinates: 42°13′N 13°55′E
CountryItaly
RegionAbruzzo
ProvincePescara (PE)
FrazioniFràncoli, Marano, Pareti, Rovètone
Government
  MayorRiziero Zaccagnini
Area
  Total29.67 km2 (11.46 sq mi)
Elevation
356 m (1,168 ft)
Population
 (1-1-2017)[2]
  Total2,662
  Density90/km2 (230/sq mi)
DemonymToccolani
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
65028
Dialing code085
ISTAT code068042
Patron saintSant'Eustachio
WebsiteOfficial website

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.

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

Events and festivities

20 September: Feast of Saint Eustace (Sant'Eustacchio in italian).

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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