Collecorvino
Collecorvino: an Abruzzese gem
Hello everyone! Today I will tell you about a small Abruzzese town that I recently discovered: Collecorvino. With its just under 6,000 inhabitants, Collecorvino is a quiet and charming village. In this article, I will tell you the story of this Abruzzese gem, its monuments and places of interest, demographic evolution, and administration.
History
The history of Collecorvino dates back to 853, but the first mention dates back to it. In 1106, it is indicated as belonging to the castle of Loreto along with its church dedicated to St. Peter and given in this year by the Norman William of Tascione to the monastery of Santa Maria di Picciano. In 1166 it belonged to the Count of Loreto Aprutino. Later, it passed under the rule of various noble families, such as the D'Aquinos and D'Avalos.
Monuments and places of interest
In addition to its history, Collecorvino boasts numerous monuments and places of interest that are certainly worth visiting.
Church of Sant'Andrea
The Church of Sant'Andrea is the parish church of the village. It was rebuilt in the 18th century in late Baroque style. The imposing facade is simple and flanked by two bell towers. The interior is a single nave with canary yellow decorations and late Baroque stuccoes. One of the bell towers has a truncated top due to the damage of the 2009 L'Aquila earthquake.
Convent of San Patrignano
The Convent of San Patrignano was founded by the Benedictines in 854, and later in the 13th century passed to the Franciscans. In 1609, the archpriest and canons gave the monastery to the Universitas of Collecorvino along with a piece of land to continue the construction of the convent, destined to host the Augustinians until the mid-18th century. It then passed to the Observant Franciscans who, after facing the Napoleonic and Piedmontese suppressions, abandoned the structure in 1968. From the 1970s until 2005, the convent was abandoned, suffering various damages, roof collapses, and infiltrations. In 2005, work was started, but the 2009 L'Aquila earthquake caused further damage, requiring further restoration.
Society
Collecorvino has had a fluctuating demographic evolution. In the post-war period, in fact, the population underwent a significant increase, thanks mainly to internal immigration and the economic boom of northern Italy. However, in the 1970s and 1980s, there was a demographic decline that stopped in recent years thanks to a newfound economic, social, and cultural vitality.
Administration
The administration of Collecorvino is composed of the mayor and a municipal council. The current mayor is Luigi Melchiorre, elected in the last municipal elections of 2019.
Notes
Collecorvino is also served by the Pescara-Penne Railway, a precious resource for the inhabitants of the village and neighboring municipalities. In 2012, a new cycle path was also inaugurated, connecting Collecorvino to the municipalities of Spoltore and Cappelle sul Tavo.
Related entries
For those who want to deepen their knowledge of this small Abruzzese town, it is possible to consult the entry on Wikipedia and discover some more curiosities.
Other projects
For those interested in visiting Collecorvino, I point out that on the website of the Municipality, information is available on the activities, services, and events held in the village. I recommend booking a guided tour to discover all the beauties of our municipality. I am sure you will be fascinated, like me, by this small Abruzzese gem!
