Fossacesia

Fossacesia is a city in the province of Chieti in the Abruzzo region of Italy.

Fossacesia
Città di Fossacesia
Coat of arms
Location of Fossacesia
Fossacesia
Location of Fossacesia in Italy
Fossacesia
Fossacesia (Abruzzo)
Coordinates: 42°15′N 14°29′E
CountryItaly
RegionAbruzzo
ProvinceChieti (CH)
FrazioniCampidoglio, Colle Cannizza, Colle Castagna, Fossacesia Marina, Sterpari, Strutto , Villa Scorciosa
Government
  MayorFausto Tommaso Stante
Area
  Total30 km2 (10 sq mi)
Elevation
142 m (466 ft)
Population
 (31 October 2008)[2]
  Total6,184
  Density210/km2 (530/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Fossacesiani
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
66022
Dialing code0872
Patron saintSt. Donatus of Arezzo
Saint dayAugust 7
WebsiteOfficial website

The town is located on a small hill on the left of the Sangro River's mouth, about 2 kilometres (1 mi) from the Adriatic Sea.

Architecture

Fossacesia's Abbey

A historic attraction in the town is the Abbey of San Giovanni in Venere.

The town is also home to the Romanesque Period Church of San Silvestro, dating to the 11th century.

Trabucco of Fossacesia.

References




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