| Trasacco | ||
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| State | Italy | |
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| Region | Abruzzo | |
| Territory | Marsica | |
| Altitude | 685 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 51.44 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 6.214 (2015) | |
| Name inhabitants | Trasaccani | |
| Prefix tel | 39 0863 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 67059 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
| Patron | San Cesidio | |
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Trasacco is a city of Marsica, subregion ofAbruzzo.
To know
The toponym derives from the Latin Trans-aquas ("beyond the waters") due to its geographical position with respect to the ancient Fucino lake.
Geographical notes
Trasacco is located on the southern side of the Fucino riverbed, at the foot of the Labbrone (1099 meters above sea level) and Alto (1084 meters above sea level) mountains where the Vallelonga begins.
When to go
Summer is the best time to visit Trasacco. In August, in particular, there are festivals and fairs and, at the end of the month, the celebrations in honor of San Cesidio, patron saint of the town.
Background
Studies and research have focused on archaeological deposits dating back to the Palaeolithic and Neolithic times and on the findings in the Continence Cave which testify to the continuous presence of man in these places since prehistoric times. Throughout the Middle Ages and in the modern age Trasacco has followed the historical events of the Marsica hand in hand and in contemporary times it has been at the center of those related to the drying up of the Fucino and, tragically, of those of the earthquake of 1915.
How to orient yourself
Trasacco: full screen map.How to get
By plane
- Pescara airport (Abruzzo International Airport), Via Tiburtina, Km 229,100 Pescara (It is about 108 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 123 kilometers away), ☎ 39 06 65951, @[email protected].
- Rome Fiumicino Airport, Via dell 'Fiumicino Airport, 320 Fiumicino-Rome (It is about 150 km away), ☎ 39 06 65951, @[email protected].
By car
Trasacco is easily reachable from the exit of Avezzano of the A25 motorway Rome-Pescara through the provincial road Avezzano-Luco dei Marsi-Trasacco.
On the train
The closest station is that of Avezzano located along the Rome-Pescara railway 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
- 1 Basilica of Saints Cesidio and Rufino, Via Duca degli Abruzzi, 2 (Old Town), ☎ 39 0863 936297, fax: 39 0863 412725, @[email protected]. The current building, of thirteenth-century characteristics, was erected on the remains of an older one, witnessed by the documents kept in the parish archive. The whole history of Trasacco coincides with the history of the basilica. The basilica reached its maximum expansion in 1618 when, to increase its capacity, a fourth nave was added, in addition to the lateral ones of the thirteenth century. Peculiarity that distinguishes it is the presence of two entrance doors "that of men" and "that of women". The so-called "Braccio di San Cesidio" is preserved in the silver reliquary. Inside the oratory there are the remains of the funerary monument of the Titecii, consisting of fragments of slabs decorated with friezes of arms and military symbols dating back to the imperial era.
- 2 Febonio Tower, Via Castel Missino (Old Town), ☎ 39 0863 93121, fax: 39 0863 931240, @[email protected]. It is the symbolic monument of Trasacco. Its peculiarity lies in its shape: square at the base and cylindrical at the top. Just over 27 meters high, it was probably erected starting from the 12th century.
- 3 Sanctuary of the Madonna di Candelecchia (Mountain area at 891 meters above sea level), ☎ 39 0863 413827, fax: 39 0863 412725, @[email protected].
- 4 Monument of the Madonna della Pellegrina (Mount Labbrone), ☎ 39 0863 413827, fax: 39 0863 412725. Statue of the Madonna in concrete positioned on Mount Labbrone in 1955, made of wrought iron and later repositioned. Since 1964 it has been dominated by a large six-pointed star.
- 5 [link not working]Vallelonga, Vallelonga (mountain area included among the municipalities of Luco dei Marsi is Villavallelonga), ☎ 39 0863 93121, fax: 39 0863 931240, @[email protected]. Area of archaeological, naturalistic and historical-artistic interest. The area offers a rich network of paths and several shelters and refreshments. Environmental and religious thematic itineraries cross the four municipalities of the area.
Events and parties
- 1 TrasaccAugust (Urban centre), ☎ 39 0863 93121, fax: 39 0863 931240.
In August. Summer parties, concerts, patronal feast and San Cesidio fair on August 31st. - 2 Not the usual festival, Municipal stadium (Via Roma, entrance to the town), @[email protected]. In August. Independent Music Review. Music genres: rock, pop, soul, electro, indie music.
- 3 Easter Monday Fair (Urban centre). May. Fair dedicated to San Cesidio, patron saint of the town.
- 4 Feast of the Madonna of Candelecchia (Sanctuary of the Madonna di Candelecchia). May. Religious holiday.
- 5 Feast of Sant'Antonio (Old Town), ☎ 39 0863 93121, fax: 39 0863 931240. January 16 and 17. Ancient religious festival embellished by a participatory theatrical performance in the street entitled Mascaritte.
In August. Summer parties, concerts, patronal feast and San Cesidio fair on August 31st.What to do
Shopping
How to have fun
Where to eat
Average prices
- 1 The Granary, Via IV Novembre, 50 (Old Town), ☎ 39 331 9283620. italian cuisine. Typical Abruzzo products.
- 2 Olympus, Via Roma, 91 (Entrance to the village), ☎ 39 337 913769. banquet hall, ceremonies.
- 3 [link not working]Number two, Via Roma, 91 (Entrance to the village), ☎ 39 0863 93385. grill, pizzeria, fish, cuisine for celiacs.
- 4 At my home, Via Cavour (At the gates of the town), ☎ 39 0863 931029. italian cuisine.
- 5 Bread and Oil, Garibaldi Street (urban centre), ☎ 39 333 5461487. grilled meat and fish specialties.
Where stay
Average prices
- 1 MeliBea House, Via Tommaseo, 28 (urban centre), ☎ 39 392 6060894. Bed and Breakfast.
- 2 The Peppino hill, Provincial Road 19, 16.800 km (direction Collelongo), ☎ 39 333 2227500, @[email protected]. Farmhouse, bed and breakfast.
- 3 The Bush, Via Roma, 77 (urban centre). farmhouse.
Safety
- 6 Marinetti Pharmacy, Via Guglielmo Marconi, 14, ☎ 39 0863 93216.
How to keep in touch
Post office
- 7 Italian post, piazza Giuseppe Mazzini 2.
