Abruzzo Heritage a project by Abruzzo World Club

FEBRUARY 2002

JOURNAL OF THE ABRUZZO WORLD CLUB reserved articles are available to abruzzo world club members

Year III No. 14

ARCHITECTURE The Castle of the powerful D'Avalos in Vasto, a magnificent residence overlooking a wonderful Gulf from the terrace and the fantastic gardens. CLICK HERE TO READ HISTORY The Three Abruzzi, an article to shed light on the division of the Provinces, the Circondari, Mandamenti and Communes, in the 19th century, with a map of the mandamenti. CLICK HERE TO READ ITINERARY Whole villages, men and their families, migrated up into the mountains to the summer pastures, to be near their sheep and cattle and recreate a duplicate village. CLICK HERE TO READ RECIPES The Lent season is here, and housewives invented recipes based on fish to accompant the ever-present pasta. CLICK HERE TO READ

TRADITIONS Who would imagine that the lascivious appetite of a young D'Avalos marquis from Vasto and a maid's refusal originated the tomato sauce? CLICK HERE TO READ THE SAINT The Patron of Abruzzo, and of Italian youth, San Gabriele lived hs short life and in a santuary at the foot of the Great Mountain, where for 100 years now endless miracles have taken place. CLICK HERE TO READ RESEARCH Names recorded in ancient documents in Francavilla, Province of Chieti. [Reserved] All the "CapoFuochi" in the Catasto Onciario of Barisciano (Province of Aquila) Year 1743. [Reserved] All the "CapoFuochi" in the Catasto Onciario Montelongo (Province of Campobasso) Year 1744. [Reserved]

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