Fontecchio
| Fontecchio | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Fontecchio | |
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  Fontecchio Location of Fontecchio in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 42°13′50″N 13°36′24″E / 42.23056°N 13.60667°ECoordinates: 42°13′50″N 13°36′24″E / 42.23056°N 13.60667°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Abruzzo |
| Province | L'Aquila (AQ) |
| Frazioni | San Pio di Fontecchio |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.88 km2 (6.52 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 668 m (2,192 ft) |
| Population (1 January 2007)[1] | |
| • Total | 410 |
| • Density | 24/km2 (63/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Fontecchiani or Fonticulani |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 67020 |
| Dialing code | 0862 |
| Patron saint | Saint Blaise |
| Saint day | 3 February |
Fontecchio is a comune and town in the Province of L'Aquila in the Abruzzo region of Italy.
History
There is archaeological evidence of the Roman settlement of Fonticulanum down on the Aterno river. In the Middle Ages a castle was built on top of the hill and the population moved up there. The condottiero Braccio da Montone ("Fortebraccio") (1368–1424) tried and failed to capture the castle in the 14th century.
Today you can see a wonderful and well conserved historical centre. Many fragments of ancient monuments are displayed in the L'Aquila museum.