Crecchio

Crecchio
Crecchio
—  Comune  —
Comune di Crecchio
Crecchio is located in Italy
Crecchio
Location of Crecchio in Italy
Coordinates: 42°18′N 14°20′E / 42.3°N 14.333°E / 42.3; 14.333Coordinates: 42°18′N 14°20′E / 42.3°N 14.333°E / 42.3; 14.333
Country Italy
Region Abruzzo
Province Chieti (CH)
Frazioni Cardetola, Casino Vezzani, Consalvi, Contrada Marcone, Mucchiarelli, San Polo, San Polo Stazione, Vassarella, via Piana, Villa Baccile, Villa Consalvi, Villa Formicone, Villa Mascitti, Villa Selciaroli, Villa Tucci, Villavalentini
Area
 - Total 19.36 km2 (7.5 sq mi)
Elevation 208 m (682 ft)
Population
 - Total 3,153
 - Density 162.9/km2 (421.8/sq mi)
Demonym Crecchiesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 - Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 66014
Dialing code 0871
Saint day 28 August
Website Official website

Crecchio is a town and comune in the province of Chieti, part of the Abruzzo region of central Italy.

Its main activities are agriculture and tourism, yet small family-run businesses exist.

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Geography

Crecchio is located about 10 km from the Adriatic coast in the central part of the Abruzzo region, in the province of Chieti. Crecchio is easily reachable from the A14 motorway (Ortona exit), the main Italian traffic artery of the Adriatic coast. Once out of the motorway, the direction to follow is towards Guardiagrele and the Maiella mountain.

The morphology of the area is dominated by an alternation of hills and valleys. The village centre stands about 208 m above sea level.

History

Historical sources date Crecchio back to at least the 11th century, and archaeological evidence suggests it was inhabited at least as far back as the Roman era.

Main sights

The Castle is famous for being the site of an event during World War II when, on September 10, 1943, after the armistice, King Vittorio Emanuele III of Italy, in flight from Rome, spent a night in the castle before leaving Italy from the port of Ortona.

An Etruscan and Byzantine museum, which receives many visitors each year, is located inside the castle.

Economy

The economy is mainly based on agriculture where vineyards and olive trees dominate the hills and valleys. The main vines grown are Montepulciano d'Abruzzo and Trebbiano. The first produces a dense red wine while Trebbiano grapes produce a rich white table wine.

The few business activities are mainly focused on the textile and mechanical industry.

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