Arsita

Arsita is a medieval town and comune in Province of Teramo in the Abruzzo region of eastern Italy. It was called Bacucco until 1905.[2] It is located in Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga National Park.

Arşiţa also refers to several Romanian villages.
Arsita
Comune
Comune di Arsita
Location of Arsita
Arsita
Location of Arsita in Italy
Arsita
Arsita (Abruzzo)
Coordinates: 42°30′N 13°47′E
CountryItaly
RegionAbruzzo
ProvinceTeramo (TE)
FrazioniCacciafumo, Collemesolo, Figliolarsita, Pantane, Valleiannina
Area
 • Total34 km2 (13 sq mi)
Elevation
470 m (1,540 ft)
Population
 (2007)
 • Total961
 • Density28/km2 (73/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
64031
Dialing code0861
Patron saintSan Nicola da Tolentino
Saint day10 September
WebsiteOfficial website

Geography

Arsita is a communal capital in the Province of Teramo in the Abruzzo Region of Italy. Arsita is located at an elevation of 470 metres (1,540 ft) 36 kilometres (22 mi) from Teramo.

In the early 19th century the waters from a spring in this area were said to have healing powers.

Events

Each year on the 17th of January, the residents of Arsita, in collaboration with the towns of Cermignano, Tossicia, and Bisenti celebrate the Feast of Saint Antonio Abate. Another festival features the townsfolk dressed up in costumes representing the 12 months of the year.

References
  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. "Arsita, province of Teramo, Abruzzo, Italy". www.italyheritage.com. Retrieved 14 April 2020.



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