Arielli

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Arielli
Comune di Arielli
Arielli is located in Italy
Arielli
Arielli
Location of Arielli in Italy
Arielli is located in Abruzzo
Arielli
Arielli
Arielli (Abruzzo)
Coordinates: 42°16′N 14°18′E / 42.267°N 14.300°E / 42.267; 14.300
CountryItaly
RegionAbruzzo
ProvinceChieti (CH)
FrazioniColle Martino, Contrada Valle, Fonte delle Chiavi, Fonte Grande, Pescarese, San Romano, Villa Carloni
Government
 • MayorCatia Benarrivato
Area
 • Total11.72 km2 (4.53 sq mi)
Elevation
298 m (978 ft)
Population
 (30 April 2017)[1]
 • Total1,143
 • Density98/km2 (250/sq mi)
DemonymAriellesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
66030
Dialing code0871
Patron saintSt. Michael Archangel
Saint day29 September
WebsiteOfficial website

Arielli (Neapolitan: Rijille) is a village and comune in the province of Chieti, Abruzzo, central-eastern Italy, located on a hill overlooking the spring area of the homonymous river.

Its territory is hilly, rich in vineyards and olive groves.

Arielli was on the Gustav Line during WW2.

Main sights

  • Church of Madonna delle Grazie, with a terracotta statue of the Holy Mary dating from the 1590.
  • Church of San Rocco (12th century)
  • Church of San Michele Arcangelo

References

  1. ^ All demographics and other statistics from the Italian statistical institute (Istat)