Aieta Explained

Aieta
Official Name:Comune di Aieta
Coordinates:39.9333°N 64°W
Province: (CS)
Mayor:Gennaro Marsiglia
Area Total Km2:48.3
Population Total:809
Population As Of:31 December 2018
Population Demonym:Aietani
Elevation M:524
Saint:St. Vitus
Postal Code:87020
Area Code:0985

Aieta is a town and comune in the province of Cosenza in the Calabria region of southern Italy. The name of the town comes from the Greek term aetòs, αετός, meaning "eagle".[1] The town is located within the Pollino National Park, and its historical center is at 524 metres of altitude.[2] It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Storia - Comune di Aieta. www.comune.aieta.cs.it. 15 November 2017. it.
  2. Web site: Aieta. parcopollino.gov.it. 15 November 2017. it.
  3. Web site: Calabria. 1 August 2023. it.