Nocciano

Nocciano is located in the hilly hinterland of the Pescara River valley, approximately 25 km from the provincial capital Pescara. It lies at an elevation of about 301 meters above sea level and covers an area of 13 km². The municipality borders Alanno, Cugnoli, Rosciano, and Cepagatti.{{cite web |title=Nocciano (PE) |url=https://italia.indettaglio.it/ita/comuni/pe/nocciano/nocciano.html |website=Italia in Dettaglio |access-date=6 June 2025}}

Nocciano’s origins date back to the Middle Ages. The town developed around a feudal stronghold that would later become the Castello di Nocciano. It was part of the Kingdom of Naples and later the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, before joining unified Italy in the 19th century.{{cite book |last=Del Boca |first=Angelo |title=Storia dell'Abruzzo medievale |year=1998 |publisher=Laterza }} Historical documentation from the 12th and 13th centuries refers to Nocciano as a defensive settlement under various feudal lords.{{cite web |title=Castello di Nocciano |url=https://www.regione.abruzzo.it/content/castello-di-nocciano |website=Regione Abruzzo |access-date=6 June 2025}}

The local economy has traditionally been based on agriculture. Key products include olive oil, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo wine, grains, and fruit. In recent years, the town has diversified through rural tourism and small enterprises linked to agri-food production.{{cite web |title=Le eccellenze dell'Abruzzo: vino e olio a Nocciano |url=https://www.abruzzoturismo.it/it/nocciano |website=Abruzzo Turismo |access-date=6 June 2025}}

The Castello di Nocciano is a fortified structure dating back to the 14th century. Once a noble residence, it has been restored and currently functions as a center for contemporary art and public exhibitions.{{cite web |title=Castello di Nocciano |url=https://www.regione.abruzzo.it/content/castello-di-nocciano |website=Regione Abruzzo |access-date=6 June 2025}}

The Church of San Lorenzo is the main parish church. Rebuilt in the 18th century, it preserves baroque elements and hosts local religious festivities annually in August.{{cite book |last=Grimaldi |first=Claudio |title=Chiese d'Abruzzo |year=2004 |publisher=Carsa Edizion }}

Cultural life in Nocciano revolves around religious and agricultural festivals. The Festa di San Lorenzo, held on August 10, includes processions, music, and traditional food. Wine and olive oil festivals also take place throughout the year, attracting visitors from the region.{{cite web |title=Festa di San Lorenzo a Nocciano |url=https://www.abruzzoturismo.it/it/eventi/festa-di-san-lorenzo-nocciano |website=Abruzzo Turismo |access-date=6 June 2025}}

As of 2021, Nocciano has a population of approximately 1,845 inhabitants. The population has seen modest fluctuations over the years, reflecting general trends in rural areas of Abruzzo.{{cite web |title=Popolazione residente al 1° gennaio 2021 |url=https://demo.istat.it/pop2021/index.html |website=ISTAT |access-date=6 June 2025}}

Nocciano is administered by a mayor and municipal council. It is part of the Comunità Montana Vestina and belongs to the administrative jurisdiction of the Province of Pescara.{{cite web |title=Amministrazione Comunale Nocciano |url=https://amministrazione.comuni-italiani.it/067/030/index.html |website=Comuni Italiani |access-date=6 June 2025}}

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• Castello De Sterlich-Aliprandi

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