Casoli, Medieval commune in Province of Chieti, Italy.
The town extends across 66 square kilometers of land at 378 meters elevation, featuring narrow streets that wind through traditional stone buildings.
The settlement, first documented as Castri de Casule in 878 AD, contains a Norman castle from the 11th century that the Orsini family later fortified.
The Church of Santa Maria Maggiore exhibits Baroque architecture and holds regular religious ceremonies that maintain local traditions throughout the year.
Casoli connects to major cities through SS 81 from Chieti and SS 84 from Lanciano, with the nearest administrative center located 39 kilometers away.
During World War II, Casoli received designation as a free city for displaced persons, which protected it from extensive bombing campaigns.
Location: Province of Chieti
Capital city: Casoli
Elevation above the sea: 378 m
Shares border with: Altino, Civitella Messer Raimondo, Gessopalena, Guardiagrele, Palombaro, Roccascalegna, Sant'Eusanio del Sangro, Pennapiedimonte
Website: http://casoli.gov.it
GPS coordinates: 42.11511,14.29061
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:24
The Abruzzo region contains medieval villages, Roman sites and natural parks. The mountain fortress Rocca Calascio stands at 1460 meters elevation. The Gran Sasso and Majella national parks offer hiking trails through mountain terrain. On the coast, Ortona has beaches on the Adriatic Sea. The region produces saffron in Navelli and pasta in Fara San Martino. The parks house wolves and bears, while historic towns like Sulmona display Roman and medieval structures.
Castello di Roccascalegna
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Castello ducale di Casoli
426 m
Cluviae
2.6 km
Nature reserve Lake Serranella
7.2 km
Grotta di Sant'Angelo (Palombaro)
7.5 km
Baronial palace of Archi
7.9 km
Baglioni Castle
6.8 km
San Pietro
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Churc of Santa Reparata
178 m
Chiesa della Madonna dei Raccomandati
6.7 km
Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta
6.8 km
San Pancrazio
5.7 km
Chiesa di San Benedetto
10.4 km
Santi Cosma e Damiano
6.1 km
Chiesa di Santa Maria Maggiore
448 m
Santo Stefano protomartire
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Church of Santa Maria della Serra
4.9 km
San Rocco
10.7 km
Sant'Antonio
6.6 km
Chiesa di Santa Maria Maggiore
6.7 km
Church of San Rocco
8.7 km
Sant'Egidio
6.5 km
Santa Maria del Popolo
3.5 km
San Rocco
8.4 km
Santa Maria dell'Olmo
8.1 km
Town hall of Roccascalegna
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Chiesa della Madonna del Suffragio
7.5 km
Croce del Giubileo
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