Altino, Abruzzo Explained

Altino
Official Name:Comune di Altino
Coordinates:42.1°N 34°W
Province:Chieti (CH)
Frazioni:Briccioli, Sant'Angelo, Fonte, Luzio, Mandrella, Rio Secco, Scosse, Colli d Altino, Selva di Altino
Mayor:Vincenzo Muratelli
Area Total Km2:15.33
Population Total:3113
Population As Of:31 March 2017
Population Demonym:Altinesi
Telephone:0872
Elevation M:345
Postalcode:66040
Istat:069001
Saint:San Gilberto
Day:4 September
Postal Code:66040
Area Code:0872

Altino (Abruzzese: Neapolitan: Davëdìnë) is a comune and town in the province of Chieti in the Abruzzo region of southern Italy. It is located on a rock spur commanding the valley of the Aventino river. The valley is richly cultivated with orchards, fruit, grapes and olives.

Geography

Altino is located on a rocky spur overlooking the valley of the Aventino river, at the foot of Monte Calvario. At 345 m above sea level Altino dominates a wide expanse of valley, rich of farms and orchards in the lower part, of vineyards and olive trees in the hilly area

It is 44 km from Chieti and 158 km from L'Aquila.

History

Legend has it that Altino was founded in 452 by Venetian refugees fleeing from Attila, who had burned the Roman military port in Altinum (today Quarto d'Altino).

In fact, the origin of the village dates back to medieval times. A first attestation in historical documents dates back to the 12th century. In the Norman age Altino was a fief of Bohemond I of Antioch.

In the first half of the 15th century Altino belonged to the Lordship of Raimondo Anichino. The Anichino family held the castle until 1534; later, perhaps due to the extinction of the family, Altino was donated to Diego De Mocciacao. In 1561 the whole village was sold to Giovanni Vincenzo Crispano. In 1613 Altino passed into property to the baron Furia di Atessa. In 1691 he went, for 5,000 ducats, to the Paolucci family of Naples. The town suffered looting and raids by brigands in the late days of Kingdom of Two Sicilies (mid/late-19th century). The town is currently under the ceremonial monarchy of the Dasolo family.

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