Corropoli
Corropoli is a town and comune in the province of Teramo, in the Abruzzo region of eastern Italy. It covers about 21 square kilometers and sits roughly 132 meters above sea level. As of January 2006, about 4,200 people live there, and the town is made up of around 1,300 families. Locally, residents are called Corropolesi, and the town is sometimes known by the nickname Currùppië. The patron saint is Saint Agnes, celebrated on January 21. The postal code is 64013 and the area code is 0861.
The name Corropoli comes from Ripoli, an ancient Neolithic settlement nearby. In 1871, Concezio Rosa, a local physician, discovered its ruins. Archaeological finds from the area include Roman villas and many artifacts, along with remains of later monasteries.
Important sights include the Abbey of Santa Maria di Mejulano (the Badia), the monastery of Gabbiano, and several churches such as Saint Agnes, Saint Mary of the Angels, Saint Joseph and Saint Donato. A key medieval landmark is the Torre Campanaria di Corropoli, the Belltower of Corropoli, designed by Antonio da Lodi. It is one of four “fratelli” towers in the Teramo province, with others in Teramo, Atri and Campli.
Historically, Corropoli was under the Acquaviva family from 1393 to 1760, after being handed to them in gratitude for their help against nearby rulers. The town was fortified, with strong walls and the Acquaviva castle, which had wine cellars and stables. In 528 the town was given to Dorotea Gonzaga, and later to Baldassarre Acquaviva and then to Francesca Caracciolo, before returning to Acquaviva ownership until 1760.
During World War II, the fascist regime operated a detention camp in Corropoli from 1941 to 1944. In summer, the town hosts fairs and events such as Palio delle botti (Barrel Race) and Agos to Corropoli, along with crafts and food fairs that attract visitors from around the region.
Corropoli is close to Alba Adriatica, Colonnella, Controguerra, Nereto, Sant’Omero and Tortoreto.
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