Scenes in and around Torricella Peligna
Pictorial Tour
Torricella Peligna – the majestic snow covered Maiella in the background
Take a little pictorial tour through Torricella Peligna and vicinity. The structures are a wonderful mix of new, old, and historic. The townspeople are warm and friendly. You feel like you are among family.
And perhaps you are.
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Il Paese
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| Corso Umberto from steps of San Giacomo Chiesa
foto: Albert Porreca |
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| View of the Maiella from right of San Giacomo
foto: Albert Porrec |
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| Chiesa San Giacomo Apostolo, at end of Corso Umberto
foto: Albert Porreca |
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| Corso Umberto, facing the Pineta
foto: Albert Porreca |
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| The altar boys
foto: Albert Porreca |
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| Il Municipio foto: Barry Miller |
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| Street scene foto: Albert Porreca |
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| Street scene
foto: Albert Porreca |
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| Street scene
foto: Albert Porreca |
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| Street scene
foto: Albert Porreca |
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| Porreca Butcher shop (Macelleria)
foto: Albert Porreca |
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| Outdoor Cafe – Corso Umberto
foto: Albert Porreca |
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| foto: Albert Porreca |
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| Older structures
foto: Albert Porreca |
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| Farmacia Porreca, on Corso Umberto
foto: Albert Porreca |
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| Solid log seats in front of a home
foto: Albert Porreca |
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| Elementary school
foto: Albert Porreca |
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| Festa Agosto 2004
foto: Albert Porreca |
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| Bellini Memorial
foto: Albert Porreca |
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| Vincenzo Bellini House – honorary plaque
foto: Albert Porreca |
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| Viale Risorgemente
foto: Albert Porreca |
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| Chiesa di Madonna Della Rose (a sanctuary)
foto: Albert Porreca |
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| Corso Umberto – early 1900’s (?)
foto: Albert Porreca |
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| War Memorial
foto: Albert Porreca |
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| Davide Piccoli (right), past mayor
foto: Albert Porreca |
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| War Memorial – honorary plaque
foto: Albert Porreca |
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| Bicycle race – Torricella to ?
foto: Albert Porreca |
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| Street scene
foto: Albert Porreca |
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| 13 August, feasts honoring San Marziale, San Rocco, San Domenico, Sante Felicita
foto: Albert Porreca |
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| 13 August Sfilate della Conche, little girls in traditional Abruzzese dress, carrying conche filled with wheat.
foto: Albert Porreca |
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| Cape’ Albergo
foto: Albert Porreca |
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| Bar Penne Nera
foto: Albert Porreca |
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