Arielli

Arielli
Comune
Comune di Arielli
Arielli
Location of Arielli in Italy
Coordinates: 42°16′N 14°18′E / 42.267°N 14.300°E / 42.267; 14.300
Country Italy
Region Abruzzo
Province Chieti (CH)
Frazioni Colle Martino, Contrada Valle, Fonte delle Chiavi, Fonte delle pere, Fonte grande, Pescarese, San Romano, Villa Carloni
Government
  Mayor Luigi Cellini
Area
  Total 11.72 km2 (4.53 sq mi)
Elevation 298 m (978 ft)
Population (30 April 2017)[1]
  Total 1,143
  Density 98/km2 (250/sq mi)
Demonym(s) 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

Arielli (Abruzzese: Rièlle) is a town and comune in the province of Chieti, Abruzzo, central-eastern Italy, located on a hill overlooking the spring area of the homonymous river.

Its territory is hilly, rich in vineyards and olive groves.

Main sights

  • Remains of the castle, built in Carolingian times
  • Church of Madonna delle Grazie
  • Church of San Rocco (12th century)
  • Church of San Michele Arcangelo

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics from the Italian statistical institute (Istat)


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