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ELEVATION 550 POPULATION 800 The hamlet of Ofena is located in the National Park Gran Sasso, Monti della Laga area. Many windy roads to get to the town. Ofena is also divided with fractions such as: Cappuccini, Frasca and Volpe. HISTORICAL FACTS The name comes from the ancient Vestini (a local tribe, like the Italics or the Samnites) settlement in the surroundings, which was called Aufinum. Near the Capestrano plateau, you can spot transhumance shepherd’s trail, because the village was located along the tratturo (shepherd’s path) L’Aquila- Foggia, covered by the pilgrimage of shepherds and their sheep flock on the road to reach the Puglia region. WHAT TO SEE - Medieval churches of St. Francesco, with a fine Romanesque altar - Church of St. Pietro in Cryptis or delle Grotte (because of the presence of caves), with an ancient portal and frescoes of the 15th century - Palace Cataldi-Madonna, with a wonderful stone portal. - Cataldi Madonna, wine maker. One of the best Montepulciano wines in Abruzzo FESTIVITIES January 17th: Sant’Antonio Abate feast May 8th: San Nicola di Bari feast Click here for Ofena genealogy and family information  |
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