Rivisondoli

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Comune di Rivisondoli
Coat of arms of Comune di Rivisondoli
Municipal coat of arms

Location of Rivisondoli in Italy
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Abruzzo
Province L'Aquila (AQ)
Elevation 1,320 m (4,331 ft)
Area 31.61 km² (12 sq mi)
Population (as of 01-01-2007 (ISTAT))
 - Total 717
 - Density 23/km² (60/sq mi)
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 41°52′16″N, 14°4′3″E
Gentilic Rivisondolesi
Dialing code 0864
Postal code 67036
Patron San Nicola
 - Day 6 December
Website: http://www.comune.rivisondoli.aq.it/

Rivisondoli is a village and comune in the province of L'Aquila in the Abruzzo region of central Italy. It is a ski resort.

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[edit] Geography

The village is placed in the plateau of Cinque Miglia and extended on the flank of Monte Calvario.

[edit] History

It's known for the important manifestation of "Live Crib of Rivisondoli".

[edit] Economy

The village depends on winter tourism, with many skilifts, chairlifts, hotels, restaurants, bars and pubs.

[edit] Notes and references