| Aielli | ||
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| Salutation | Balcony of the Marsica | |
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| State | Italy | |
| Region | Abruzzo | |
| Territory | Marsica | |
| Altitude | 1,040 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 37.52 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 1.475 (2015) | |
| Name inhabitants | Aiellesi | |
| Prefix tel | 39 0863 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 67041 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
| Patron | Madonna of Victory | |
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Aielli is a city of Marsica, subregion ofAbruzzo.
To know
The country is included in the protected area of Sirente-Velino Regional Natural Park. Thanks to its elevated position at an altitude of 1,045 meters a.s.l. it has earned the nickname of "Balcony of the Marsica". It is part of the Authentic Villages of Italy.
Geographical notes
It is one of the highest municipalities of the Fucino plateau, in the Marsica area, so much so that it has earned the nickname "Balcony of the Marsica". The municipality is located north of the former lake and is surrounded to the north by the Sirente mountain range that separates the town from the Subequana valley and the Rocche plateau. Its mountainous territory represents the beginning of the Giovenco valley and is included in the protected area of the Sirente-Velino regional park.
When to go
Summer is the best time to visit the high village of Aielli, the medieval tower and the area of the Sirente-Velino regional park.
Background
The first mention of the hamlet of Agello dates back to 814 as a possession of the Lazio monastery of Santa Maria di Acuziano, better known as the abbey of Farfa. In the Catalog of the Barons the village is indicated as a possession of Rainaldo, Count of Celano in 1280. In the 15th century the village was called Agellum in Latin, hence the spelling of Ajelli, transformed into Aielli. The town followed the fate of the other centers of the Marsica throughout the Middle Ages. Aielli was also severely hit by the 1915 earthquake that destroyed the entire Fucense area of Roveto. Severely damaged, it was largely rebuilt further down, near the railway station. However, the inhabitants of the upper village managed to defend the municipal seat and with difficulty in rebuilding the town.
How to orient yourself
Aielli: full screen map.How to get
By plane
- Pescara airport (Abruzzo International Airport), Via Tiburtina, Km 229,100 Pescara (It is about 112 kilometers away), ☎ 39 085 4324201, ☎ 39 899 130 310, fax: 39 085 4324207, @[email protected].
- Rome Ciampino Airport, Via Appia Nuova, 1651 Ciampino-Rome (It is about 122 kilometers away), ☎ 39 06 65951, @[email protected].
- Rome Fiumicino Airport, Via dell 'Fiumicino Airport, 320 Fiumicino-Rome (It is about 152 km away), ☎ 39 06 65951, @[email protected].
By car
The town is served by the Aielli-Celano motorway exit located along the A25 motorway Rome-Pescara. Another important road artery is the Strada Statale 5 Via Tiburtina Valeria which connects Rome to Tivoli, Avezzano, Sulmona and Pescara.
On the train
The Aielli railway station is located along the Rome-Pescara railway line managed by the national network of Trenitalia.
By bus
Bus lines managed by TUA bus lines (the only Abruzzese transport company - ex Arpa) [1]
Bus lines managed by TUA bus lines (the only Abruzzese transport company - ex Arpa) How to get around
What see
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- 1 Medieval tower, Via Sotto la Torre (Aielli Alto), ☎ 39 0863 789139, fax: 39 0863 789139, @[email protected]. The medieval tower, dating back to 1300, has become the seat of an important observatory and astronomical reference point in Abruzzo. For this reason it is also called "Tower of the stars". The observatory is open to the public and has an astronomical museum, known as the "museum of the moon", a specialized scientific library and technologically advanced instruments dedicated to the Apollo missions.
- 2 The Gorges, Mouth of Castelluccio (Mountain area located between Aielli and Celano), ☎ 39 0862 9166, fax: 39 0862 916018, @[email protected]. The Gorges of Celano, whose entrance is located in the territory of Aielli, in the locality of Bocca di Castelluccio, for this reason they are also called Gole di Aielli-Celano. They separate the Sirente massif from Mount Tino (also called "Serra di Celano") and are excavated for about 4 kilometers by the La Foce stream. In some points of the route the rocky walls about 200 meters high have bottlenecks of just 3 meters. A cove near the pine forest, almost at the end of the path, leads to the "Fonte degli degli d'amore", a small and suggestive waterfall.
Events and parties
- 1 Borgo Universo, Via Sotto la Torre (Aielli Alto), ☎ 39 338 8615755, @[email protected]. Music festival, street art festival, art installations, performances, astronomy.
What to do
Shopping
How to have fun
Where to eat
Average prices
- 1 To the castle, Via Cipresso, 13 (Aielli Station), ☎ 39 0863 78347, @[email protected]. Cuisine with typical Abruzzo products. Banquets and ceremonies.
- 2 The farmhouse, Via Musciano, 29 (At the gates of the village of Aielli Alto), ☎ 39 0863 78333, @[email protected]. Italian cuisine. Refined environment. Ceremonies and banquets.
- 3 Lilac, Via Garibaldi, 15 (Aielli Station), ☎ 39 0863 78218, @[email protected]. Italian cuisine, typical Abruzzo products. Rustic setting.
Where stay
Average prices
- 1 Paradise, Location Margine, 7 (Near the Aielli-Celano motorway exit), ☎ 39 0863 791774, @[email protected]. Hotel, restaurant.
- 2 The Feud of the Pierleoni, Location Margine (Near the Aielli-Celano motorway exit), ☎ 39 339 8231194. Bed & Breakfast.
Safety
How to keep in touch
- Italian post, Angeletti square 3, ☎ 39 0863 78124.
- Italian post, via San Giuseppe 1 (at Aielli Station), ☎ 39 0863 78133.
Around
- Sirente-Velino Regional Natural Park
- Giovenco Valley
