03 – Castrovalva (eng)

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• Source: Wikipedia

Castrovalva is a village administered by Anversa degli Abruzzi. It is perched on the Cresta di Sant’Angelo, a rocky ridge 820 m above sea level, and has a population of 26.

 

Monuments and attractions:

• The fortified centre
• The church of the Madonna della Neve (16^th century)
• The church of Santa Maria delle Grazie
• The church of San Michele Arcangelo (12^th century)
• Spectacular views over the Gole del Sagittario gorges, the nature reserve Riserva Naturale Guidata Gole del Sagittario, and the Giardino Botanico delle Sorgenti del Cavuto, a botanical garden located in the nature reserve