Fallo
Fallo: a small Abruzzo municipality with an ancient and rich history
Hello! In this text I will talk to you about Fallo, a small Abruzzo municipality with an ancient and very interesting history. Fallo is located in the province of Chieti and has only 125 inhabitants, but has much to offer to those who want to better understand the culture and tradition of this region.
History: a municipality with a mysterious past
The origins of Fallo are mysterious, but it is known that the village already existed in the 1000s. The first historical record dates back to the 13th century, when the village was periodically visited by the bishop of Chieti. During the Angevin and Aragonese domination, the struggles for supremacy over the Kingdom of Naples involved the inhabitants of the entire kingdom. In 1304, King Charles II of Anjou received the fiefs of Pietraferrazzana, Villa Santa Maria, Fallo, and Civitaluparella as a gift from the Caldora family. Over the centuries, Fallo suffered various abuses and oppression from the various lords until the abolition of the fiefs. Following the suppression of the municipality, Fallo was incorporated into that of Civitaluparella until 1962, when it returned to being an autonomous municipality.
Monuments and places of interest
If you want to visit Fallo, you must absolutely see the Parish Church of San Giovanni Battista, consisting of a single nave. The origin of the parish church is unknown, but the date of 1715 was inscribed on a stone now disappeared near the portal. The church was restored in 1933 due to an earthquake. Inside, there are numerous frescoes, some of which are by the Roman painter Cesare Napoleoni, commissioned by Don Giulio Zuffardi (executed between 1938-1939). The painting at the main altar represents the Madonna and Child between St. John the Baptist and St. Nicholas. Along the nave, there are four side altars in addition to the main one and some statues depicting saints, including the statue of the patron saint St. Vincent Ferrer made by a Neapolitan artisan in the 18th century. On the 2nd and 3rd bell, notable inscriptions can be read. On one of these is a writing that says "The people of Fallo, jubilant for the reconquest of civic autonomy, offer this bell to the parish church as a permanent memory."
Conclusion
At the end of the visit to Fallo, you will have learned an important part of Abruzzo's history and appreciated the beauty of the frescoes and statues in the Parish Church of San Giovanni Battista. If you are a fan of art and culture, Fallo is the right place to spend a few hours with friends and family. Don't forget to bring your camera to capture the most beautiful moments of your visit. I hope you enjoyed my story and wish you a good trip!
