Pennadomo
Exploring Pennadomo
Pennadomo is a beautiful village in Abruzzo, with only 216 inhabitants. Let's discover together the history of its name and its historical past, as well as its monuments and places of interest.
Origins of the name
The name Pennadomo comes from "Penna in Domo", which refers to the rocks rising from the ground and the territory where the fiefs of the 10th century were located, including Torricella Peligna, Palena, Lama dei Peligni, Taranta Peligna and Pizzoferrato, with Juvanum as the capital of the Roman region.
History
Prehistory
Archaeological evidence found in the Pennadomo area shows that humans have lived here since the Copper Age.
Middle Ages
In the 12th century, the castle of Pennadomo was 12 miles from Roccamontepiano. In 1114 it was mentioned as "Domo in Pinna" when the bishop of Chieti, Roberto, gave both the dead and living tithes of Gissi, Pennadomo and Altino to a certain Alessandro dell'Eremo di San Salvatore a Maiella. In 1320, the value of the town was three ounces, 13 tarì, and 15 grains. In the 14th century, the town was cited for the tithes due from some clerics in the years 1308, 1324, and 326.
Renaissance and Modern Age
In the first half of the 15th century, Pennadomo was a fief of Raimondo d'Annecchino. In the 17th century, it belonged to the Malvini-Malvezzi, dukes of Santa Candida, originally from Bologna and relatives of the Medici of Florence.
Symbols
The communal coat of arms and flag were granted by Presidential Decree on January 19, 1983. The flag is a cloth divided into white and blue.
Monuments and places of interest
Fonte Vecchia
This fountain has a trough for domestic use with three spouts and is located on Via Roma. Reconstructed in the 20th century using previous materials, it has two concentric hexagonal pools. The upper pool has a greater height development than the lower one, where water from the upper pool is collected. The structure is made of specially molded stone blocks. The rear part is painted.
Church of San Lorenzo
This is a recent building. The supporting structure is made of reinforced concrete. The main facade has a staircase in front of it, and a string course divides two registers.
Church of San Nicola di Bari
Located in Via di San Nicola, this church was built in the 16th century and later renovated. In front of the facade, there is a staircase for access. The lateral facade is divided into three compartments. The apse is covered by a dome. The main nave is divided into three compartments, the first two with a barrel vault with a lunette, while the third has a dome. At the left of this lunette, there are three chapels, the last with a barrel vault. The minor nave is separated from the main nave by three arches, one of which is lower than the others. On the side of this nave, there are two chapels, one per compartment. In this church, there are three niches with statues.
Church of Sant'Antonio Abate
This church is located on Via Roma and has a bell tower with a sail.
Conclusion
Pennadomo is a small village in Abruzzo that is worth visiting if you love nature, history, and art. With its numerous churches, the beautiful Fonte Vecchia fountain, and many other places of interest, Pennadomo is the right place for a day trip. Set out to discover this pearl of Abruzzo!
