Rivisondoli

Rivisondoli sits on the flank of Monte Calvario at 1,320 feet (400 m) elevation on the Cinque Miglia plateau in Abruzzo. The settlement spreads across this mountainous location with the landscape shaped by alpine conditions and village clusters.

Rivisondoli first appeared in written records in 724 through a diploma from Duke Grimoald II of Benevento. This document marks its establishment as a settlement during the early medieval period.

The Parish Church of San Nicola di Bari features stained glass windows created by artist Giovanni Haynal in the early 2000s. These modern artworks shape the interior and show how the community has blended tradition with contemporary design.

The settlement connects to larger cities via the Sulmona-Isernia railway line and the A25 highway. Regular bus services run from Sulmona and Castel di Sangro to reach this location.

Every January, the settlement hosts one of the region's largest outdoor nativity productions. This event transforms the place into a living performance that draws visitors from across the area.

Location: Province of L'Aquila

Elevation above the sea: 1,320 m

Shares border with: Barrea, Castel di Sangro, Pescocostanzo, Rocca Pia, Roccaraso, Scanno

Website: http://comune.rivisondoli.aq.it

GPS coordinates: 41.87111,14.06750

Latest update: December 20, 2025 12:01