Elice
Comune in Abruzzo, Italy
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Elice is a comune and town in the province of Pescara, part of the Abruzzo region of Italy.
CountryItaly
FrazioniCastellano, Colle d'Odio, Collina, Madonna degli Angeli, Quattro Strade, Sant'Agnello
Elevation259 m (850 ft)
Elice | |
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| Comune di Elice | |
View of Elice | |
 Coat of arms | |
  Elice Location of Elice in Italy  Elice Elice (Abruzzo) | |
| Coordinates: 42°31′N 13°58′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Abruzzo |
| Province | Pescara (PE) |
| Frazioni | Castellano, Colle d'Odio, Collina, Madonna degli Angeli, Quattro Strade, Sant'Agnello |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Gianfranco De Massis |
| Area | |
• Total | 14 km2 (5.4 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 259 m (850 ft) |
| Population (2007)[2] | |
• Total | 1,748 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (320/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 65010 |
| Dialing code | 085 |
| Website | Official website |
History
The territory, due to the fertility of the land, was inhabited since as early as the Paleolithic Age. The name of the village derives from holm oaks, which once covered the area. During the 15th century it belonged to the town of Penne and for a long time to the Castiglione family. It was known in the late 19th century for its ceramic workshops.
- Images of Elice
Entrance to the castle
The church San Martino
The church San Rocco
