Campli
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| Commune of Campli | |
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 Municipal coat of arms |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Abruzzo |
| Province | Teramo (TE) |
| Mayor | |
| Elevation | m |
| Area | 73 km² |
| Population | |
| - Total (as of 2004) | 7533 |
| - Density | 99/km² |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | Camplesi |
| Dialing code | 0861 |
| Postal code | 64012 |
| Website: http://www.comune.campli.org | |
Campli is a communal city located in the Province of Teramo.
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[edit] Festivals and Events
Every year since 1964 in the month of August, there is celebration that goes by the name of Sagra della porchetta italica (Feast of Italian Pork). It is considered to be the first such event established in the Region of Abruzzo and one of the earliest organized in all of Italy. One highlight of this festival is a pork sandwich cookoff. The festival was founded by Fernando Aurini who was seeking to attract tourists and to disseminate information about the town which once made up a portion of the holdings of the powerful Farnese family. In celebration of this event a practical tourist guide entitled "Campli" was published each year. The "Sagra della porchetta italica" was an immediate success with crowds of up to 10,000 people attending in the mid 1960's. Much thes same has occurred in the most recent and intervening years.
[edit] Attractions and Nearby Places to Visit
- Museo Nazionale Archeologico (National Archeological Museum) - housed in the ancient 14th century Farnese palace
- Chiesa di S. Pietro (Church of Saint Peter) - known for its walls containing Ancient Roman and High Medieval stone fragments
- La Scala Santa (The Sacred Step) - 28 wooden steps which, if climbed on ones knees, bring absolution of sins by decree of Pope Clement IV
[edit] Fractions/Suburbs
Battaglia, Boceto, Villacamera, Campovalano, Cesenà, Cognoli, Collicelli, Fichieri, Floriano, Gagliano, Garrufo, Guazzano, Masseri, Molviano, Morge, Nocella, Paduli, Pagannoni Inferiore, Pagannoni Superiore, Paterno, Piancarani, Roiano, Sant'Onofrio, Terrabianca, Traversa
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