DATE OF FOUNDATION
2017
MEMBERSHIP OF LITAB
2017
PRESIDENT
La Civita Angelo
The association aims to actively participate in the historical reenactment of the “Giostra Cavalleresca” in Sulmona and related events.
To this end, it encourages all supporters of the Borgo to participate in the aforementioned events. The Association embraces the guiding principles of Sulmona’s “Giostra Cavalleresca” Project, recognizing its leadership and organizational role.
The terms governing relations between the various components of the Project, the running of events, relations with other villages and districts and other entities involved, and any other matter concerning the Association’s participation in the Giostra Cavalleresca Project, are defined in specific agreements between the Borgo S. Maria della Tomba association, the Giostra Cavalleresca di Sulmona association and other associations and/or entities.
The Association also aims to encourage socialization among its members, regardless of age or social background, without discrimination; to promote moral support and social solidarity among its members; and to organize, promote, and support local and regional historical, cultural, popular, recreational, sporting, artistic, folkloric, and gastronomic traditions.
Sulmona (formerly Sulmo) is a municipality of about 30,000 inhabitants in the province of L’Aquila in Abruzzo. It is the third most populous municipality in the province (after L’Aquila and Avezzano). Located in the heart of Abruzzo, close to the Majella National Park, Sulmona is known worldwide for its centuries-old tradition of confectionery production. It is also the seat of the bishopric of the diocese of Sulmona-Valva.
Once an oppidum of the Peligni tribe, then a Roman municipality, in 43 BC Sulmo was the birthplace of the Latin poet Publius Ovidius Naso. In the Middle Ages, by order of Frederick II, it was the seat of the Giustizierato d’Abruzzo (Judicial District of Abruzzo) and administrative capital of the region from 1233 to 1273. It is one of the cities decorated for military valor during the war of liberation, awarded the Silver Medal for the sacrifices of its people and for its activity in the partisan struggle during World War II.
Sulmona lies in the center of the Peligna Valley, between the Vella and Gizio rivers, west of the Majella and Morrone mountains, which tower over the city.
The Peligna Valley, whose name derives from the Greek peline “muddy, silty,” was occupied by a vast lake in prehistoric times. Following disastrous earthquakes, the rock barrier that blocked the passage of water to the sea collapsed; however, the soil remained fertile.
Headquarters
Corso Ovidio 96
67039 Sulmona (AQ)