Arielli

Arielli (Abruzzese: Rièlle) is a town and comune in the province of Chieti, Abruzzo, central-eastern Italy, located on a hill overlooking the spring area of the homonymous river.

Arielli
Comune di Arielli
Location of Arielli
Arielli
Location of Arielli in Italy
Arielli
Arielli (Abruzzo)
Coordinates: 42°16′N 14°18′E
CountryItaly
RegionAbruzzo
ProvinceChieti (CH)
FrazioniColle Martino, Contrada Valle, Fonte delle Chiavi, Fonte delle pere, Fonte grande, Pescarese, San Romano, Villa Carloni
Government
  MayorLuigi Cellini
Area
  Total11.72 km2 (4.53 sq mi)
Elevation
298 m (978 ft)
Population
 (30 April 2017)[2]
  Total1,143
  Density98/km2 (250/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Ariellesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
66030
Dialing code0871
Patron saintSt. Michael Archangel
Saint day29 September
WebsiteOfficial website

Its territory is hilly, rich in vineyards and olive groves.

Main sights

  • Remains of the castle, built in Carolingian times
  • Church of Madonna delle Grazie
  • Church of San Rocco (12th century)
  • Church of San Michele Arcangelo

References

  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. All demographics and other statistics from the Italian statistical institute (Istat)


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