Aielli
Part of The Encyclopedia of Southern Italy.
Aielli (AQ): A commune in the province of L’Aquila.
Region: Abruzzo. Province: L’Aquila..
Elevation: 1,021 m. Area: 34.70 km². Population: 1,506 (2006e); 1,506 (2005); 1,477 (2001). Population Density: 42.6/km² (2001).
Coordinates: Lat. 42°4’54″N/Long. 13°35’29” E.
Location & Setting: On a hill overlooking the Fucino basin, it is part of Comunità Montana Valle del Giovenco.
Frazioni: Aielli Stazione.
Tel. Prefix: 0863. Postal Code: 67041.
Population Designation: Aiellesi.
Former Names: med. Castrum Agelli..
History: Aielli was surrounded by walls in the 14th century, it was later annexed to the County of Celano. In 1915, it was severely damaged by a major earthquake.
Historic Population Figures: (1861); (1901); (1921); (1951); (1981); 1,477 (2001).
Historical Sites and Monuments: 14th Century cylindrical tower: once part of a larger fortified structure, it was built by Ruggero, Count of Celano.
Churches and Religious Sites: Chiesa di S. Rocco.
Chiesa di S. Adolfo (at Aielli Stazione), built in the 1930s, contains sculpture by Arturo Dazzi.
Ruined hermitage below Mount Etra.
Events: Sagra of amaretti (typical almond biscuits): August.