Rivisondoli
Rivisondoli | |
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| Comune di Rivisondoli | |
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 Coat of arms | |
Location of Rivisondoli | |
  Rivisondoli Location of Rivisondoli in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 41°52′16″N 14°4′3″E / 41.87111°N 14.06750°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Abruzzo |
| Province | L'Aquila (AQ) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Roberto Ciampaglia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 31.61 km2 (12.20 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,320 m (4,330 ft) |
| Population (9 August 2016)[2] | |
| • Total | 688 |
| • Density | 22/km2 (56/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Rivisondolesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 67036 |
| Dialing code | 0864 |
| Patron saint | San Nicola |
| Saint day | 6 December |
| Website | Official 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
[edit]The village is placed in the plateau of Cinque Miglia and extended on the flank of Monte Calvario.
History
[edit]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
[edit]The village's economy is based on winter tourism, with many skilifts, chairlifts, hotels, restaurants, bars and pubs.
References
[edit]- ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
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