Rivisondoli

Rivisondoli
Comune di Rivisondoli
Coat of arms of Rivisondoli
Location of Rivisondoli
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Rivisondoli is located in Italy
Rivisondoli
Rivisondoli
Location of Rivisondoli in Italy
Rivisondoli is located in Abruzzo
Rivisondoli
Rivisondoli
Rivisondoli (Abruzzo)
Coordinates: 41°52′16″N 14°4′3″E / 41.87111°N 14.06750°E / 41.87111; 14.06750
CountryItaly
RegionAbruzzo
ProvinceL'Aquila (AQ)
Government
 • MayorRoberto Ciampaglia
Area
 • Total31.61 km2 (12.20 sq mi)
Elevation
1,320 m (4,330 ft)
Population
 (9 August 2016)[2]
 • Total688
 • Density22/km2 (56/sq mi)
DemonymRivisondolesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
67036
Dialing code0864
Patron saintSan Nicola
Saint day6 December
WebsiteOfficial website

Rivisondoli is a village and comune in the province of L'Aquila in the Abruzzo region of central Italy. It is a ski resort.

Geography

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The village is placed in the plateau of Cinque Miglia and extended on the flank of Monte Calvario.

History

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The small mountain town was first mentioned in 724 AD, in a diploma by Grimoald II, Duke of Benevento.

Rivisondoli rose in the 12th century in a strategic position along an important military and commercial route, the "Via degli Abruzzi" and was renowned for its production of weapons. A fire almost completely destroyed the village in 1792. Subsequently, the establishment of the Sulmona-Isernia railway helped the development of tourism. In 1913 the Italian royal family had its residence here.

Economy

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The village's economy is based on winter tourism, with many skilifts, chairlifts, hotels, restaurants, bars and pubs.

References

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  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
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