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Elevation: 142 m above sea level
Population: 6,200
City hall phone number: 0872 622220
Official city website: http://www.comune.fossacesia.ch.it

Fossacesia is situated between the Sangro river and the Adriatic sea.

HISTORICAL INFORMATION
The former name of this beatiful little town was Fossa Cecca, later changed to Fossacesia. It belonged to the Benedectine feud of San Giovanni in Venere. During teh 1600s many new villas and palaces were built during the feudal times. This town was mentioned during preroman towns but it evolved later in the centuries.

WHAT TO SEE
The top spots to be seen are for sure the San Giovanni in Venere abbey, one of the most important Abbey in Abruzzo. It is located on top of a small hill, with a wonderful view of the gulf and the Majella massif. The church was founded in the VIII century and it faced many architectural changes through the years. From gothic style to Cistercian style. The portal was changed in the 1200s, the facades were modified more than once and the rear of the church was the last part changed. It is certainly a majestic church. Other spots to visit are the 5 spout fountain, the noble palaces Contini and Mayer.
The trabocchi (fishing houses)are the special turistic attractions of the area, together with the wonderful free beaches with the Crystal clear waters. The trabocchi were mentioned by D'Annunzio, the most famous Italian writer of the old times. He often mentioned them and used an accomodation in the vicinity for inspiration.

FESTIVALS
9th May - San Nicola
24th June - San Giovanni celebrated by the abbey
16th July - Madonna del Carmine
mid of July - Fried fish festival
6th,7th Aug - san Donato
11th-13th - Arrosticini (grilled skewer) festival
13th-15th - Corn on the cob festival, by Villa Scorciosa
Jul-Aug. "Bell'estate" events. Look out for a summer full of fun activities.

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