Castel di Sangro

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Castel di Sangro is a city of 5,830 people (as of July 31, 2005) in the Province of L'Aquila, southern italy. It is the central city of the Alto Sangro e altopiano delle cinque miglia.

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[edit] Geography

It is located on the Sangro River, in a valley in the Apennine Mountains, at 41°46′59″N, 14°06′27″E

Neighbouring communes include Roccaraso, Pescocostanzo, Rivisondoli, and Montenero Val Cocchiara.

[edit] History

Castel di Sangro was known to the Romans as Aufidena (a city of the Samnites).

[edit] Main sights

  • Basilica di S. Maria Assunta
  • Castel di Sangro Town Museum

[edit] Sport

The town gained some popularity in the mid-1990s thanks to the exploit of local football club Castel di Sangro Calcio

[edit] Quarters

Castel di Sangro is divided from six quarters:

  • Civita;
  • Stazione;
  • Colle;
  • Codacchiola
  • Ara;
  • Piazza.

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