Piano D'orta
Let's discover Piano d'Orta together
Hello everyone! Today I will talk to you about Piano d'Orta, a hamlet in the municipality of Bolognano, in the province of Pescara, Abruzzo. This small town is located next to the Orta river, along the E80 road that connects Pescara to Torano, between Torre de' Passeri and San Valentino in Abruzzo Citeriore. Let's explore its points of interest together.
History
Piano d'Orta has a peculiar, yet fascinating history. In fact, at the beginning of the 20th century, it developed as a settlement for the workers of Montecatini, one of the first Italian nitrogen factories. The municipal council decided to build a Montecatini branch precisely in this area because it was sparsely populated and therefore safe for the production of toxic chemicals. With the arrival of workers, the town grew more and more, and essential services such as elementary school, a cinema, the National Fascist Leisure Organization, and the Virtus Piano d'Orta Soccer Club were established. Not only the town but also the entire Val Pescara underwent an urban and demographic revolution.
Monuments and places of interest
Despite its industrial origin, Piano d'Orta is a town rich in culture and art. One of the main monuments is the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, built in 1927 and consecrated in 1929 by Bishop Nicola Monterisi. In addition to the church, you cannot help but notice the Azoto Square, surrounded by the town's houses and flanked by the Town Hall.
Infrastructure and transportation
To reach Piano d'Orta, one can either use the E80 or the Piano d'Orta Bolognano train station located right in the town. The station is served by the Rome-Pescara railway, making it possible to reach the town by train as well.
Conclusions
Well, this was a brief summary of everything you need to know about Piano d'Orta. I hope I have inspired you to visit this beautiful town, where you can still breathe the air of a bygone but always fascinating era. Thank you for reading and see you next time!
