Introdacqua

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Introdacqua
Introdacqua (Abruzzo)
Coordinates: 42°0′30″N13°53′57″E / 42.00833°N 13.89917°E / 42.00833; 13.89917
Country Italy
Region Abruzzo
Province L'Aquila (AQ)
Frazioni Cantone, Cauze, Mastroiacovo, Pannate, Santa Maria Frascati
Area
[1]
 • Total
36.97 km2 (14.27 sq mi)
Elevation
642 m (2,106 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2013) [2]
 • Total
2,115
 • Density57/km2 (150/sq mi)
Demonym Introdacquesi
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
67030
Dialing code 0864
ISTAT code 066048
Patron saint San Feliciano
Saint day21 August

Introdacqua is a comune and town in the Province of L'Aquila in the Abruzzo region of Italy.

Contents

Introdacqua is part of Valle Peligna although it is set between Contra and S. Antonio Valleys.

History

The name Introdacqua draws from inter aquas, a Latin expression for "inside the waters", due to the water abundance in the territory. [3] The Lombards founded Introdacqua in the 9th century and the city grew over time. The 14th century was consequential for the town, when the Medici family controlled the region and construction flourished. [4] During medieval times, the city also fell under the Trasmondi family. [5] By the 19th century, wool and silk were central to local business. [4] The city experienced earthquakes in 1654, 1703, 1704, 1706, and 1915. [3] According to Rizalie Valera, "Today, the town is a charming blend of old and new, with ancient buildings and narrow streets coexisting alongside modern shops and cafes." [4]

Geography

Introdacqua is built among hills and mountains in the Abruzzo region. It is situated between the di Contra and Sant'Antonio valleys near Sulmona. [5] Various hiking trails span the surrounding area. [4]

Cityscape

Notable structures include the city's castle dating from the 1200s, [3] as well as the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore. The main church was built between 1474 and around 1510. [3] A mansion called the Palazzo del Barone was built in the 1400s which is today open to the public accompanied by a museum. [4] [3] The Palazzo Trasmondi is another notable structure. [5] A Jewish quarter with synagogues remains in the city, dating from the 1500s. [4]

Demographics

As of 2024, Introdacqua had 1,700 residents. [5]

Notable people

Ilio DiPaolo (1926-1995) - professional wrestler

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References

  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 from the Italian statistical institute (Istat)
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 "Introdacqua: Hidden Between Two Pine Forests". P.IVA. 2024. Retrieved December 30, 2024.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Rizalie Valera (March 12, 2023). "Introdacqua: A Hidden Treasure of Italy". Italian Notebook. Retrieved December 30, 2024.
  5. 1 2 3 4 "Introdacqua, Province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo". Italy Heritage. 2024. Retrieved December 30, 2024.


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