| Joy of the Marsi | ||
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| State | Italy | |
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| Region | Abruzzo | |
| Territory | Marsica | |
| Altitude | 725 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 58.4 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 1.995 (2015) | |
| Name inhabitants | I rejoiced | |
| Prefix tel | 39 0863 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 67055 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
| Patron | San Vincenzo | |
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Joy of the Marsi is a city of Marsica, subregion ofAbruzzo.
To know
The municipality is located in the new town built after the earthquake of 13 January 1915 along the south-eastern bank of the former Fucino riverbed, while its mountain hamlets fall within the protected area of national park of Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise.
Geographical notes
The municipal territory, along the mountain side of the Giovenco valley, represents the gateway to the Fucense Marsica towards the national park of Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise. The localities of Sperone, Passo del Diavolo and Gioia Vecchio are located in a high position with respect to the municipal capital and the hamlet of Casali d'Aschi.
When to go
Summer is the best time to visit Gioia dei Marsi, the abandoned village of Sperone and the old town of Gioia. The mountains that separate the Fucino plateau from the park area and from the Giovenco valley are a destination for lovers of nature, mountains and sports.
Background
The first traces of the name of Gioia dei Marsi date back to pre-Roman and Roman times, as evidenced by numerous findings in some areas of the municipal territory subjected to geological and archaeological study. Originally three villages were formed here: Templo, Campomizzo and Montagnano, while the village of Gioia Vecchio was built, in the Italic era, with the aim of controlling the access roads and passageways in the Marso area. The center was, however, destroyed by the earthquake of 1915, after which the town was rebuilt in a more comfortable position on the Fucense shore.
How to orient yourself
Gioia dei Marsi: full screen map.How to get
By plane
- Pescara airport (Abruzzo International Airport), Via Tiburtina, Km 229,100 Pescara (It is about 99 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 140 kilometers away), ☎ 39 06 65951, @[email protected].
- Rome Fiumicino Airport, Via dell 'Fiumicino Airport, 320 Fiumicino-Rome (It is about 166 km away), ☎ 39 06 65951, @[email protected].
By car
The closest motorway exit is that of Pescina of the A25 Rome-Pescara reachable through the Strada Statale 83 Marsicana which connects the town to the south with the national park of Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise.
On the train
The nearest railway station is that of Pescina located along the railway line Rome-Sulmona-Pescara.
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
- 1 Church of San Vincenzo, Highway 83 Marsicana (Fraction of Gioia Vecchio), ☎ 39 0863 413827, @[email protected]. The religious building dedicated to St. Vincent Martyr dates back to 1749. Severely damaged by the earthquake of 1915, the church was demolished following the Anglo-American bombings which damaged it further and beyond recovery during the Second World War. Rebuilt starting in 1955 on the same site and respecting the original design, it was completed in 1970. With three naves it is characterized by the grandeur of the stone facade.
- 2 Village of Sperone, Monte Serrone (State road 83 Marsicana, junction of Sperone Vecchio), ☎ 39 392 7492829, fax: 39 0863 88488, @[email protected]. The uninhabited village of Sperone (also known as Sperone Vecchio) at an altitude of 1221 meters above sea level is located in the locality of the Forchetta pass. The original village, destroyed by the earthquake of 1915, was rebuilt by relocating the new homes to a nearby location and gradually depopulated, due to its impervious position on Mount Serrone and, above all, the changed economic conditions of society starting with second half of 1900. Its tower dating back to the second half of the 13th century is very characteristic, located at 1240 meters above sea level The fenced watchtower was built by the Counts of the Marsi with the aim of strengthening the defensive system of the eastern Marsica consisting in particular of the towers of Venus of the Marsi di Pescina, Ortona dei Marsi is Collarmele. The village, due to its high altitude position, is considered one of the most beautiful balconies in the area and a destination for trail running and paragliding enthusiasts. Sperone can only be reached through winding paths that start from the state road 83 Marsicana, an artery that connects the Marsica fucense to the area of national park of Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise and from the village of Aschi, in the neighboring municipality of Ortona dei Marsi.
Events and parties
- 1 Feast of the Madonna della Libera, Urban centre (Pilgrimage to Pratola Peligna), ☎ 39 0863 413827, fax: 39 0863 412725, @[email protected].
First Friday of May. Feast and pilgrimage a Pratola Peligna in honor of the Madonna della Libera.
First Friday of May. Feast and pilgrimage a What to do
- 2 Tropical park, via Gualtrone, 7 (Fraction of Casali d'Aschi), ☎ 39 393 2132342, @[email protected]. Park of 30,000 m² located at the gates of the national park of Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise at about 800 meters above sea level. Despite its geographical position, it has meadows and groves with varied tropical blooms and trees. There are equipped green areas and facilities for practicing sport, in particular a grass field for soccer. Numerous paths nearby lead to the Marsica mountains and the park area.
- 3 Paragliding, Monte Serrone (Location of Sperone Vecchio), @[email protected]. The old village of Sperone is part of the map of interest for paragliding lovers. The take-off altitude is located at 1340 meters above sea level while the landing altitude is located in Gioia dei Marsi at an altitude of 729 meters.
- 4 Mountain biking, Dirt road of Monte Serrone (Aschi-Sperone Vecchio itinerary). By mountain bike it is possible to travel the dirt road that branches off from Aschi Alto, in the neighboring municipality of Ortona dei Marsi to reach the Sperone tower and the abandoned village through the pass of the forks. The ancient mule track rejoins the state road 83 Marsicana which joins the Fucense area with the localities of national park of Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise.
Shopping
How to have fun
Where to eat
Average prices
- 1 To the Canton, SS 83 marsicana (SS 83 Marsicana, Casali d'Aschi locality), ☎ 39 388 7266321. Italian cuisine, typical local products.
Where stay
Average prices
- 1 Filippone, Via Duca degli Abruzzi, 173 (SS 83 Marsicana, after the urban center), ☎ 39 393 9840276. Hotel, restaurant. Rooms, events, ceremonies.
Safety
- 5 Sanzò Pharmacy, Via Aratari, 20, ☎ 39 0863 889811.
How to keep in touch
Post office
- 6 Italian post, via Roma 1, ☎ 39 0863 88302.
Around
- National Park of Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise
- Giovenco Valley
Other projects
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