Canistro
A trip to Canistro: discovering a small Abruzzese village
If you're looking for a quiet and charming place to spend your vacation, I recommend taking a trip to Canistro, a municipality in the province of L'Aquila, in Abruzzo. With just 912 inhabitants, Canistro is an oasis of peace and tranquility, nestled in the nature of the Roveto valley.
Physical geography
Canistro is a small village located in the Roveto valley, bordering the municipalities of Pescocanale and Capistrello to the north, Luco dei Marsi to the east, Civitella Roveto to the south, and the mountainous territory of Filettino to the west. The municipal territory is crossed by the Liri river, which gives the area a suggestive and pristine landscape.
History
Canistro has been inhabited since ancient Italian settlements, and preserves an archaeological stratification in its two main settlements, Canistro Superiore and Canistro Inferiore. The village of Canistro Superiore, known in the past as Castro Canistri, dates back to the medieval period and is mentioned for the first time in the "Catalogus baronum", compiled in 1173 by the Norman king William II of Sicily.
The village was part of the county of Albe and the duchy of Tagliacozzo, belonging to the Berardi, Orsini, and Colonna families, until the abolition of feudalism in 1806.
Monuments and places of interest
If you're visiting Canistro, I recommend visiting its religious monuments. The Church of San Giovanni Battista, located in Canistro Superiore, dates back to the medieval period and represents an example of sacred architecture of great suggestion. The Hermitage of Santa Maria della Fonticella, also located in Canistro Superiore, represents instead a place of great spirituality, immersed in nature.
I must also mention the new Church of Madonna della Fonticella, located in Canistro Inferiore. This last one, dating back to the 20th century, represents an example of modern sacred architecture.
Conclusions
In conclusion, if you're looking for a quiet and charming place to spend your vacation, Canistro could be the perfect solution for you. This small Abruzzese municipality will win you over with its beauty and its peace.
