| Villavallelonga | ||
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| State | Italy | |
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| Region | Abruzzo | |
| Territory | Marsica | |
| Altitude | 1.005 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 73.74 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 914 (2015) | |
| Name inhabitants | Villavallelonghesi | |
| Prefix tel | 39 0863 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 67050 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
| Patron | San Leucio | |
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Villavallelonga is a city of Marsica, subregion ofAbruzzo.
To know
The country is included in the protected area of national park of Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise.
Geographical notes
The town is located in Vallelonga, the Serra Lunga mountain range separates it to the west from the Roveto valley, while the Marsicani mountains to the southeast draw the boundary of the Abruzzo national park area towards the Marsica fucense.
When to go
Summer is the best time to visit the village of Villavallelonga and the area of the Abruzzo national park, in particular the uncontaminated areas of the Aceretta, the meadows of Angro and the woods of the Val Cervara.
Background
In the Middle Ages the town was known as Rocca di Cerro or Rocca d'Acero from the name of an ancient castle. From some findings in the Amplero Valley and along the slopes of San Castro, site of a vico that existed in the third century BC. it has been possible to establish that the territory was part of the municipality of Angitiae (or Anxa), an ancient marsa city, located near the contemporary Luco dei Marsi. The village took shape in the era of the castle, around the year one thousand. It was a fiefdom, among other lordships, of the Marsi and Piccolomini counts. In contemporary times the town has suffered serious damage due to the earthquake of 13 January 1915 which caused 70 victims and about 200 injured here. After the inauguration of the Abruzzo National Park, which took place in September 1922, Villavallelonga was one of the founding bodies of the Marsican Forest Conduct, the first forestry conduit in Italy, established a month later, of which Erminio Sipari was the creator and first president.
How to orient yourself
Villavallelonga: full screen map.How to get
By plane
- Pescara airport (Abruzzo International Airport), Via Tiburtina, Km 229,100 Pescara (It is about 122 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 136 kilometers away), ☎ 39 06 65951, @[email protected].
- Rome Fiumicino Airport, Via dell 'Fiumicino Airport, 320 Fiumicino-Rome (It is about 163 km away), ☎ 39 06 65951, @[email protected].
By car
The provincial road n.19 Ultrafucense connects the town in a northerly direction to Collelongo, Trasacco, Luco dei Marsi ed Avezzano where the A25 motorway exit is located Rome-Pescara.
On the train
The nearest railway station is the one located in Avezzano, along the Rome-Pescara railway line.
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 Old beech trees in the park, Area national park of Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise (Val Cervara), ☎ 39 0863 91131, fax: 39 0863 912132, @[email protected]. The woods, located in the localities of Val Cervara, Selva Moricento, Coppo del Principe, Coppo del Morto, Cacciagrande and Valle Jancino (Val Fondillo), fall within the protected area of the national park of Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise in the municipalities of Lecce in the Marsi, Opi, Pescasseroli and Villavallelonga. They are considered among the most important old forests in the Northern Hemisphere. Recognized as a World Heritage Site in 2017 UNESCO with plants over 500 years old it is populated by protected animals such as the Marsican brown bear, the Apennine wolf, the chamois.
- 2 Bear museum and visitor center, Via Colle by Marco Andrea (Fonte Vecchia locality), ☎ 39 345 7278903, @[email protected]. Educational and information structure. In two wildlife areas it is possible to observe deer and Marsican bears kept in a state of semi-freedom for safety reasons or because they were injured.
- 3 [link not working]Vallelonga, Vallelonga (mountain area included among the municipalities of Luco dei Marsi and Villavallelonga), ☎ 39 0863 949117, fax: 39 0863 949600, @[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 The Panarda, Old Town, ☎ 39 0863 949117, fax: 39 0863 949600, @[email protected].
January 17. Ancient rite, during the popular celebration in honor of Sant'Antonio Abate dishes are offered to the faithful.
January 17. Ancient rite, during the popular celebration in honor of Sant'Antonio Abate dishes are offered to the faithful.What to do
Shopping
How to have fun
Where to eat
Average prices
- 1 The Pinewood, Via della Pineta (Entrance to the village), ☎ 39 0863 949174, @[email protected]. Italian cuisine, typical Abruzzo products.
- 2 The Phoenix of the Park, Via Marsicana (Entrance to the village), ☎ 39 0863 949287, fax: 39 0863 949287, @[email protected]. Italian cuisine, typical Abruzzo products.
Where stay
Average prices
- 1 La Gardenia B&B, Via Giuseppe Palozzi (Old Town), ☎ 39 333 7267945, @[email protected].
€30. Bed and Breakfast
€30. Bed and BreakfastSafety
How to keep in touch
Post office
- 2 Italian post, Via Sports Field, ☎ 39 0863 949002.
Around
Other projects
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