Tollo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tollo
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| Comune di Tollo | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Abruzzo |
| Province | Chieti (CH) |
| Frazioni | Colle, Colle Cavalieri, Colle della Signora, Colle Secco, Macchie, Motrino, Pedine, Piano Mozzone, Sabatiniello, San Pietro, Santa Lucia, Venna |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.88 km2 (5.75 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 152 m (499 ft) |
| Population
(2008)
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| • Total | 4,237 |
| • Density | 284.74/km2 (737.5/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Tollesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
66010
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| Dialing code | 0871 |
| Patron saint | Santa Maria del Rosario, San Pasquale, Santa Marina, San Rocco, Santa Lucia |
| Saint day | first Sunday in August, 17 May, 17 July, 16 August, 13 December |
Tollo is a charming town and comune (which is like a local government area) in the Abruzzo region of Italy. It's famous for its beautiful vineyards and olive groves. Tollo is nestled in the 'Hills of the Teatina,' which are small mountains connected to the Apennines. From here, you can see the sparkling Adriatic Sea to the east and the mighty Maiella Mountain to the west. Maiella is the second-highest peak in central Italy!
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Exploring Tollo's Location
Tollo is both the name of the town and the area around it. This area shares borders with other towns like Canosa Sannita, Crecchio, Giuliano Teatino, Miglianico, and Ortona.
Small Villages Around Tollo
The Tollo area also includes 12 smaller villages, called frazioni. These include Colle, Colle Cavalieri, Colle della Signora, Colle Secco, Macchie, Motrino, Pedine, Piana Mozzone, Sabatiniello, San Pietro, Santa Lucia, and Venna. The whole region is surrounded by lovely vineyards and olive groves, making it a very peaceful part of Abruzzo.
Fun Events and Culture in Tollo
The town of Tollo hosts many exciting events throughout the year. These events are often about religion, sports, or history. They attract many people from the surrounding region.
Historical and Religious Celebrations
One special cultural event is the re-enactment of the siege of the Turks. This festival happens on the first Sunday in August. During Easter, there's a performance of the Passion of the Christ. On Good Friday, people take part in the Procession of the Symbols.
Exciting Bicycle Race
Every April, Tollo is home to a big bicycling competition. This race is 130 kilometers long and is one of the qualifying races for the "Tour of Italy." The race goes through the foothills of the Apennines. Some parts of the course are very steep, with slopes from 5% to 11%. More than 1,000 people join this race every year! There are two courses: a long one (130 km) and a shorter one (89 km).
