Elice

Elice is a comune and town in the province of Pescara, part of the Abruzzo region of Italy.

Elice
Comune
Comune di Elice
Coat of arms
Location of Elice
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Coordinates: 42°31′N 13°58′E
Country	Italy
Region	Abruzzo
Province	Pescara (PE)
Frazioni	Castellano, Colle d'Odio, Collina, Madonna degli Angeli, Quattro Strade, Sant'Agnello
Government
• Mayor	Gianfranco De Massis
Area [1]
• Total	14 km2 (5 sq mi)
Elevation	259 m (850 ft)
Population  (2007)[2]
• Total	1,748
• Density	120/km2 (320/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	65010
Dialing code	085
Website	Official website

History

The territory, due to the fertility of the land, was inhabited since as early as the Paleolithic Age. The name of the village derives from holm oaks, which once covered the area. During the 15th century it belonged to the town of Penne and for a long time to the Castiglione family. It was known in the late 19th century for its ceramic workshops.

• Images of Elice
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  Entrance to the castle
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  The church San Martino
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  The church San Rocco