Sant'Eufemia a Maiella is a town and comune in the province of Pescara, Abruzzo, central Italy. It is located in the Maiella National Park in a valley enclosed by the western slopes of the Majella massif, and the northeastern slopes of the Morrone group.

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Sant'Eufemia a Maiella
Comune
Comune di Sant'Eufemia a Maiella
Coat of arms
Location of Sant'Eufemia a Maiella
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Coordinates: 42°07′32″N 14°01′36″E
Country	Italy
Region	Abruzzo
Province	Pescara (PE)
Frazioni	Roccacaramanico, San Giacomo
Government
• Mayor	Mario Crivelli
Area [1]
• Total	40 km2 (20 sq mi)
Elevation	878 m (2,881 ft)
Population  (2007)[2]
• Total	312
• Density	7.8/km2 (20/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Santeufemiesi
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	65020
Dialing code	082
Website	http://www.comune.santeufemiaamaiella.pe.it/

History

Originally the town of Sant'Eufemia was known as Santa Femi. In the 14th century the town was renamed Santa Fumia and retained that name until 1863 when, by decree of King Victor Emmanuel II, it was named Sant'Eufemia a Maiella.

Until the 11th century Sant'Eufemia a Maiella was part of the Caramanico Terme. Then, in 1064, Count Berardo gave the church of Sant'Eufemia and surrounding land at Caramanico to the Abbey of San Clemente a Casauria which retained possession of the town until 1145. In 1145, the area became the possession of Boemondo, who was the Count of Manoppello at the time. Eventually, in 1301 ownership was passed on to the Ughelli family and then to Giacomo Arcucci, the Count of Minervino. Upon the death of Giacomo Arcucci in 1389, it became the property of the D'Aquino family.

Main sights

• Giardino Botanico Daniela Brescia

References

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[ru] Сант-Эуфемия-а-Маелла