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Elevation: 650 meters
Population: 1,800

The name of this town comes from Gesso which means chalk. The town was totally built on chalk or plaster. There was a huge plaster mine in town, not in use anymore.

HISTORICAL FACTS
There are some pre roman findings that certify that this town was in existence and that there was an active social life. The hamlet had a strong feudal influence, especially with the castle strategically position on the Aventino valley, blocking the rich pastures of the Majella mountain. In the 15th century it belonged to the Caldora family of Vasto, then it passed to the control of the Capua family until the 18th century. In the 19th century it was ruled for a short period of time by the Caracciolo family of San Buono. During the second world war, the Germans levelled the town with their strategy of leaving nothing behind them.

FESTIVITIES
17th January: Festa Sant’Antonio
Agosto: Festa del grano

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