Rivisondoli

Rivisondoli
Comune
Comune di Rivisondoli
Coat of arms
Location of Rivisondoli
Rivisondoli Location of Rivisondoli in Italy Rivisondoli Rivisondoli (Abruzzo)
Coordinates: 41°52′16″N 14°4′3″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)
• 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

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

History

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

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

External links

• History of Rivisondoli in the Highlands of Abruzzo context - Storia di Rivisondoli, nel contesto degli Altipiani Maggiori d'Abruzzo