Colledara
Welcome to Colledàra
Hello friends! Today I'll talk to you about Colledàra, an Italian municipality located in the province of Teramo, Abruzzo. The city is famous for Fedele Romani's memoir book titled "Colledara", published in 1907. Additionally, a section of the Gran Sasso Horse Trail crosses the city. So, let's discover together this beautiful city!
History of Colledàra
The royal decree n.493, dated December 30, 1909, transferred the municipality seat of Castiglione della Valle to Colledàra for various reasons, including its central location, the high number of inhabitants in its Villa, the presence of the post office, doctor, pharmacy, notary, and even a bank. But the real reason behind the transfer was the best-seller by Fedele Romani "Colledara". The previews published by Romani in the previous years on Il Marzocco had garnered great success throughout the country.
With the royal decree n.379 of February 16, 1928 n. 60, the Municipality changed its name from Castiglione della Valle to Colledàra.
''Colledara'' by Fedele Romani (1907): incipit
The memoir book by Fedele Romani has stirred great interest and consensus not only in Abruzzo but throughout the country. The novel recounts the life of a rural community in a mountain town. The landscape, historical events, popular culture, and daily life are described in a poetic and engaging way.
Monuments and places of interest
The city of Colledàra is rich in ancient churches and historical monuments. Religious architecture is one of the main points of interest of the city.
Church of San Paolo
Described in Romani's book, the Church of San Paolo is an important landmark of the city. Built during the XVI century, the church has been renovated multiple times over the centuries. Today, it is a beloved place of worship among the citizens.
Church of San Michele Arcangelo
The Church of San Michele Arcangelo is a baroque church located in the Piazza del Municipio of Colledàra. The church was built in the XVII century and is famous for its paintings and wonderful architecture.
Notes
Bibliography
- Fedele Romani, ''Colledara'', Florence, Bemporad, 1907, and subsequent editions
- ''Rural statutes of Castiglione della Valle'', edited by Adelmo Marino, Teramo, Cassa di Risparmio della Provincia di Teramo, 1975
- Alessandro Di Domenicantonio, ''I Petrilli. History of the Barony of Ornano di Colledara'', Verdone Editore, 2016
Other projects
Colledàra is a peaceful and welcoming municipality that offers a lot to its visitors. If you're planning to visit Italy, don't miss the opportunity to discover this wonderful mountain city with a unique history.
