Altino, Abruzzo

Altino
Comune
Comune di Altino
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Altino
Location of Altino in Italy
Coordinates: 42°6′N 14°20′E / 42.100°N 14.333°E / 42.100; 14.333Coordinates: 42°6′N 14°20′E / 42.100°N 14.333°E / 42.100; 14.333
Country Italy
Region Abruzzo
Province Chieti (CH)
Frazioni Briccioli, Sant'Angelo, Fonte, Luzio, Mandrella, Rio Secco, Scosse, Colli d Altino , Selva di Altino
Government
 • Mayor Vincenzo Muratelli
Area
 • Total 15.33 km2 (5.92 sq mi)
Elevation 345 m (1,132 ft)
Population (31 March 2017)
 • Total 3,113
 • Density 200/km2 (530/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Altinesi
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code 66040
Dialing code 0872
ISTAT code 069001
Patron saint San Gilberto
Saint day 4 September
Website Official website

Altino (Abruzzese: Davëdìnë) is a comune and town in the province of Chieti in the Abruzzo region of southern Italy. It is located on a rock spur commanding the valley of the Aventino river. The valley is richly cultivated with orchards, fruit, grapes and olives.

Geography

Altino is located on a rocky spur overlooking the valley of the Aventino river, at the foot of Monte Calvario. At 345 m above sea level Altino dominates a wide expanse of valley, rich of farms and orchards in the lower part, of vineyards and olive trees in the hilly area

It is 44 km from Chieti and 158 km from L'Aquila.

History

Legend has it that Altino was founded in 452 by Venetianrefugees fleeing from Attila, who had burned the Roman military port in Altinum (today Quarto d'Altino).

In fact, the origin of the village dates back to medieval times. A first attestation in historical documents dates back to the 12th century. In the Norman age Altino was a fief of Bohemond I of Antioch.

In the first half of the 15th century Altino belonged to the Lordship of Raimondo Anichino. The Anichino family held the castle until 1534; later, perhaps due to the extinction of the family, Altino was donated to Diego De Mocciacao. In 1561 the whole village was sold to Giovanni Vincenzo Crispano. In 1613 Altino passed into property to the baron Furia di Atessa. In 1691 he went, for 5,000 ducats, to the Paolucci family of Naples. The town suffered looting and raids by brigands in the late days of Kingdom of Two Sicilies (mid/late-19th century).

Main sights

Buildings

La chiesa di San Rocco
  • Church of the Madonna delle Grazie
  • Parish Church of Santa Maria del Popolo, known from the 14th century
  • Church of San Rocco
  • Palazzo Sirolli
  • Monumental Fountain (1558)

Natural Areas

  • The sulphurous spring in the Briccioli district.
  • The rock massif from the church of Santa Maria del Popolo.
  • Lake Serranella.

Culture

Feasts include:

  • Festival del Peperone Dolce di Altino e dell'Oasi di Serranella (ultimo weekend di agosto)
  • Festa della Madonna delle Grazie (15 e 16 maggio)
  • Festa dei Santi Medici Cosma e Damiano (26 e 27 settembre): per la festa dei Santi Medici si ripete nei paesi di Altino, Lentella e Roccascalegna l'uso dei donativi cereali ed alimentari, offerti per grazia ricevuta.

Sources

  • Sirolli, Francesco S. (1997). Altino: storia, cronaca, leggenda. Lanciano: Rocco Carabba.



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