The city's name is mythologically referred to the beautiful Phyllis, who came to "Amandola" desperately looking for her husband. Believing his beloved dead, he took his own life... #tuttitaly
In 1249, from the union of the three castles of Agello, Leone, and Marrubione, Amandola was born. Initially, it was a fortified castle with five gates and a wall, of which today remains the village, the San Giacomo gate, and some of the walls.
The name derives from an almond tree that was admired in the area. According to some scholars, the tree grew 500 meters above sea level, where the village square stands.
The tree was born from the metamorphosis of the beautiful Phyllis, daughter of Lycurgus, king of Sparta, believing herself betrayed and abandoned by her beloved Demophon, son of Theseus, a veteran of Troy, fled to take refuge from Greece on the hill of Castel Leone. Here he hanged himself, turning into a leafless almond tree, until Demophon arrived. When he hugged the trunk, the tree spewed out lush foliage and foliage.
The historic center attests to the richness of its past, and we can see that even today, the woodworking, the art of lace, the restoration, and the antiques of furniture are of considerable interest.
For several years, Amandola has been characterized as a mountain tourist center that offers customers all the services necessary for a pleasant stay.
One of the most significant buildings in the town is the Sanctuary of Beato Antonio, dating back to the 15th century.
The last weekend of August, the Festa delle Canestrelle takes place, one of the most heartfelt and followed moments of the feast of Blessed Antonio di Amandola.
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