Castel San Vincenzo
An ancient medieval village featuring picturesque houses and stone porticos.
- Population: 600
- Elevation: 749 metres asl
Park centres
Animal centre with local Park Office and museum
Walks and excursions
(MA1) San Michele a Foce - Valle di Mezzo: 1 h, Easy
(MA2) Lago Castel San Vincenzo - San Michele a Foce: - h, Medium
(MA3) San Michele a Foce - Rio Petrara: 1 h, Easy
(MA4) Valle di Mezzo - Ferruccia - Valle Venafrana: 3 h, Medium
Walk around the lake of Castel San Vincenzo
Historic sites
In the parish church there are two interesting procession crosses, crafted in the XV century by the School of Sulmona.
Interesting facts and places
The village is actually formed by two connected hamlets: San Vincenzo and Castellone al Volturno.
Interesting places: Lake of Castel San Vincenzo; Abbey of San Vincenzo al Volturno, founded around the year 706.
Celebrations
Horse festival in the third week of May; Santo Stefano's market in the first week of August; local festivals during summer.
Gastronomy
Polenta, sagne e fagioli, sautés.
Castel San Vincenzo
(photo by: Valentino Mastrella, Archivio PNALM)
Castel San Vincenzo
(photo by: Valentino Mastrella, Archivio PNALM)
