Cappelle sul Tavo
A friendly introduction to Cappelle sul Tavo
Cappelle sul Tavo is a small town in the province of Pescara, located in the beautiful region of Abruzzo. With a population of about 4000 inhabitants, this charming village is part of the metropolitan area of Pescara.
The physical geography of Cappelle sul Tavo
The borders of the municipal territory are delimited by some neighboring cities: to the north we find Città Sant'Angelo and Montesilvano, to the southeast Spoltore, to the southwest Moscufo, and to the west Collecorvino. The historic center of the city is located on top of the hill, 122 meters above sea level, while in the Tavo valley, there are the fractions of Staffieri and Terra Rossa, the latter in urban continuity with Montesilvano. Moreover, the Tavo and Fino rivers converge in the town, giving rise to the Saline river.
A brief foray into history
The name Cappelle sul Tavo derives from the late Latin "cappella" which means "shrine" or "locus tectus, in foro." The village arose in the seventeenth century as a settlement of peasant houses and depended on the Universitas of Moscufo. At that time, populations of Balkan origin called Schiavoni also settled in various locations in the Abruzzo countryside. In 1811, it became a district of Montesilvano and only in 1904 obtained municipal autonomy under the name of Cappelle. In the post-war period, the village experienced a strong expansion and became an agricultural and commercial center of connection between the metropolitan area of Pescara and the Vestina area.
Symbols
The Municipality of Cappelle sul Tavo has a coat of arms and a standard granted by decree of the President of the Republic on July 27, 1972.
Monuments and places of interest
Cappelle sul Tavo is a small village where you can still breathe the atmosphere of the past. The Church of the Beata Vergine Lauretana, built in the sixteenth century, is one of the most important monuments in the city. However, it has undergone numerous restorations over the centuries, which have altered its original appearance. The façade, which once had a Baroque style, has now been brought back to the canons of the Abruzzese Romanesque style. Even the De Landerset Palace, the residence of the local barons built in the eighteenth century, features Baroque decorations.
Society in Cappelle sul Tavo
Cappelle sul Tavo has undergone demographic evolution over the years. As of December 31, 2020, the municipality has a population of about 4000 inhabitants, 5.5% of whom are foreign communities, mainly from Romania and Albania.
Traditions and festivities
A very famous festival in the city is the "Palio delle pupe," organized since 1976 on the days of Ferragosto. The different districts of the city participate in the competition and the paper mache dolls prepared by the participants are awarded.
Cappelle sul Tavo, with its discreet charm, enchants visitors with its artistic wonders and breathtaking landscapes. If you decide to visit this city, you will be welcomed by genuine hospitality and a pleasant atmosphere, which will make your vacation unforgettable!
