Castel di Sangro is a city of 5,830 people (as of July 31, 2005) in the Province of L'Aquila, southern italy. It is the central city of the Alto Sangro e altopiano delle cinque miglia.
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Geography
It is located on the Sangro River, in a valley in the Apennine Mountains, at Neighbouring communes include Roccaraso, Pescocostanzo, Rivisondoli, and Montenero Val Cocchiara.
History
Castel di Sangro was known to the Romans as Aufidena (a city of the Samnites).
Main sights
- Basilica di S. Maria Assunta
- Castel di Sangro Town Museum
Sport
The town gained some popularity in the mid-1990s thanks to the exploits of local football club Castel di Sangro Calcio
Districts
Castel di Sangro is divided into six districts:
- Civita;
- Stazione;
- Colle;
- Codacchiola
- Ara;
- Piazza.
External links
- Castel di Sangro website. Live webcam, webtv and local weather service. Mobile version available.
- Castel di Sangro website
- Castel di Sangro 1 Scout Group official website
