Arielli (language: [Abruzzese]: Rijille) is a village and comune in the province of Chieti, Abruzzo, central-eastern Italy, located on a hill overlooking the spring area of the homonymous river.
Arielli | |
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Comune | |
| Comune di Arielli | |
Location of Arielli ![]() | |
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| Coordinates: 42°16′N 14°18′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Abruzzo |
| Province | Chieti (CH) |
| Frazioni | Colle Martino, Contrada Valle, Fonte delle Chiavi, Fonte Grande, Pescarese, San Romano, Villa Carloni |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Luigi Cellini |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.72 km2 (4.53 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 298 m (978 ft) |
| Population (30 April 2017)[2] | |
| • Total | 1,143 |
| • Density | 98/km2 (250/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Ariellesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 66030 |
| Dialing code | 0871 |
| Patron saint | St. Michael Archangel |
| Saint day | 29 September |
| Website | Official website |
Its territory is hilly, rich in vineyards and olive groves.
Arielli was on the Gustav Line during WW2. It is also the birthplace of famous Brigante Nunziato Di Mecola.
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