Salle, Abruzzo

Salle is a comune and town in the Province of Pescara in the Abruzzo region of Italy, well known for its castle and its history in the violin-string industry.

Salle
Comune di Salle
Location of Salle
Salle
Location of Salle in Italy
Salle
Salle (Abruzzo)
Coordinates: 42°11′N 13°58′E
CountryItaly
RegionAbruzzo
ProvincePescara (PE)
FrazioniSalle Nuova
Area
  Total21 km2 (8 sq mi)
Elevation
450 m (1,480 ft)
Population
 (1 January 2007)[2]
  Total304
  Density14/km2 (37/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Sallesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
65020
Dialing code085
ISTAT code068036
Patron saintBeato Roberto
Saint day18 July
WebsiteOfficial website

History

The village was built in the 9th century at the same time as Caramanico Terme. The old part of the town, referred to as Salle vecchia, was hit by an earthquake in 1915 and later a landslide in 1933. The current town lies nearby, with much of the old town still abandoned. Salle is mentioned in the Chronicon Casauriense by the end of the 10th century and in 1191 was included as one of the 72 castles controlled by the monastery of San Clemente a Casauria.

Culture

Places of Interest

References

  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. All demographics and other statistics from the Italian statistical institute (Istat)


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