Capestrano, Mountain commune in Province of L'Aquila, Italy
Capestrano spans across the Tirino River valley at 465 meters elevation, with territories extending into the Gran Sasso National Park.
The settlement developed from its Latin name 'Caput Trium Amnium' into a fortified borough around a watchtower during the 11th and 12th centuries.
The National Archaeological Museum in Chieti displays the Capestrano Warrior, a 2.09-meter tall statue from the 6th century BC found by a farmer in 1934.
The municipality connects to major cities through the A24 and A25 highways, with regular bus services providing transportation to surrounding areas.
The San Pietro ad Oratorium Abbey, commissioned by Lombard king Desiderius in 752, stands on the bank of the Tirino river.
Location: Province of L'Aquila
Capital city: Capestrano
Elevation above the sea: 465 m
Shares border with: Bussi sul Tirino, Carapelle Calvisio, Castelvecchio Calvisio, Collepietro, Corvara, Ofena, Pescosansonesco, Villa Santa Lucia degli Abruzzi, Brittoli, Navelli
Website: https://comunedicapestrano.it
GPS coordinates: 42.26944,13.76667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:45
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