Controguerra
Welcome to Controguerra: the town in Val Vibrata
Hello everyone!
Today I will talk about Controguerra, a small town in the province of Teramo located in the beautiful Val Vibrata. With just over 2,000 inhabitants, Controguerra is bordered by the Marchigian municipalities of Monsampolo del Tronto, Monteprandone and Spinetoli to the east, Colonnella to the west, Torano Nuovo, Nereto and Corropoli to the south.
Let's discover the physical geography of Controguerra
The territory of Controguerra is characterized by an area with medium seismicity, located in the so-called "Zone 2" of Italy's seismic classification by the Civil Protection Department. Furthermore, the municipality is marked as "Zone D" in the Climatic Classification of Italian Municipalities.
Hunting for the Origins of the Name
Now let's move on to curious facts about the name of the town: there are several theories, some attributing its origin to the Vinciguerra family or a feudal lord named Jacopo Cacciaguerra, while others believe the name derives from the contraction of "Contrata". There is also a thesis according to which the name Controguerra is related to a serious war event that affected the territory during the Gothic-Byzantine Wars of the 6th century AD.
Brief journey through the history of Controguerra
To discover the historical roots of Controguerra, we must go back to prehistoric times. Several clay archaeological finds dating back to the Neolithic and Bronze Age have been found in the area where the municipality stands.
During the Roman period, there was a villa owned by Caio Lestrio in the territory. Subsequently, after the fall of the Roman Empire, the town underwent various occupations and conquests.
In the medieval period, Controguerra became a fief belonging to Count Roberto di Aprutio, son of Attone V, who had to provide four soldiers for the imperial army. The pastoral visit of Bishop Uberto of 1109 represents one of the first documentary references to the town and helps to understand the historical context of the time.
A bit of tradition: Saint Anne's Festival and the Bread of Controguerra
In addition to history and geography, Controguerra also has a rich tradition. For example, every year Saint Anne is celebrated with a festival that attracts many people from all over the region and includes a parade of floats and the blessing of the new image of the patron saint of the town.
Moreover, Controguerra is famous for its bread, which is produced with durum wheat flour senator cappelli and sourdough, following artisanal methods passed down from generation to generation. The ancient wood-fired ovens, the "spianate" (the dough, before being cooked, is hand-worked on the board), and the choice of high-quality ingredients give this bread a unique taste.
A town that fits the bill
In conclusion, Controguerra is a town that fits the bill where history, geography, and tradition blend to create a unique and peculiar environment capable of captivating anyone who crosses its borders. If you are planning a visit to the area, do not hesitate to include Controguerra among your destinations and let yourself be conquered by its charm. See you soon!
