Casacanditella
Welcome to Casacanditella!
Hello everyone! Today I'll tell you about a beautiful town in Abruzzo, Casacanditella. We are in the province of Chieti and the city is part of the Union of Teatine Hills.
A town on the hills
Casacanditella is located on a watershed hill between the Foro and Dendalo streams. The municipality's territory extends for 12.41 km² on a hilly area full of scattered houses and residential nuclei. It is the perfect place for those seeking peace and tranquility.
Origins and history
The name Casacanditella derives from the small Serbo-Croatian settlements that occurred in the sixteenth century to repopulate the area and cultivate its land. They built some "pinciaie" in the countryside, which were houses made with raw earth similar to the original dwellings. Although these ancient traces are still present in architecture and place names, the Abruzzese population soon took over the territory.
Symbols of the Municipality
The coat of arms and flag of the municipality of Casacanditella were granted by decree of the President of the Republic on January 26, 1987.
Places of interest
The city is full of monuments and places of interest. For example, the church of San Rocco, with its horizontal crown-style facade in Baroque style. The parish church of San Gregorio is also a place to visit, with its facade divided into two parts by a marcapiano cornice. The Sanctuary of the Madonna dell'Assunta, instead, has a Romanesque exterior with two columns supporting the pediment with a cross on top. Let's not forget the Baronial Castle of Semivicoli, built in the seventeenth century.
Society
The city is constantly growing in population, with an increase in population in recent years. The city is also famous for the farchie of Saint Anthony, a festival held on January 17.
Administration
The municipality is well administered and its growth is constant.
Conclusions
In conclusion, Casacanditella is a beautiful city full of history, with many places of interest and constant growth. The city is perfect for those seeking a bit of peace and tranquility. If you have the opportunity, come and visit it!
