Bugnara
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| Comune di Bugnara | ||
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 Bugnara
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| Coordinates: 42°1′29″N 13°51′44″E / 42.02472°N 13.86222°ECoordinates: 42°1′29″N 13°51′44″E / 42.02472°N 13.86222°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Abruzzo | |
| Province / Metropolitan city | L'Aquila (AQ) | |
| Frazioni | Torre dei Nolfi, Faiella, Paccucci, Stazione Anversa - Villalago Scanno | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Giuseppe Lo Stracco | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 25.80 km2 (9.96 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 580 m (1,900 ft) | |
| Population (30 April 2016) | ||
| • Total | 1,112 | |
| • Density | 43/km2 (110/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Bugnaresi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 67030 | |
| Dialing code | 0864 | |
| Saint day | 4 and 5 September | |
| Website | Official website | |
Palaces: Bugnara is a comune and village in the province of L'Aquila in the Abruzzo region of central Italy. In 2007, it was designated as one of the most beautiful villages in Italy (i borghi più belli d'Italia), an association that notes small Italian towns of strong artistic and historical interest.
Coming from the direction of the beautiful gorge of the Sagittario river, Bugnara is the first village in the conch-shaped Peligna valley. It is on the ancient Samnite road which leads to Scanno and Villetta Barrea.
The village is between local hub Sulmona and the tourist destination of Scanno. Buses run from Scanno, past Bugnara, and on to Sulmona and Rome.
Bugnara is at the foot of Colle Rotondo, elevation 912 metres (2,992 ft) above sea level and Monte Genzana at more than 2,000 metres (6,600 ft), a ridge which runs from Scanno to Introdacqua. Trails lead up the mountain from Bugnara. Its territory goes up to the Sagittario river to the north. It overlooks the whole Peligna valley, with its buildings clustered around the Ducal Castle, known as the Castello Ducale or the Rocca dello Scorpione.
Bugnara is near the Gran Sasso d'Italia, which is the largest Italian mountain south of the Alps. Bugnara is also near Roccaraso, a popular ski resort. The most notable hamlet belonging to Bugnara is Torre dei Nolfi.
Although no one knows for certain the origins of the name Bugnara, one hypothesis derives the term from "Bonae Ara", indicating an altar dedicated to the good mother goddess Bona or Ceres. This is supported by the fact that a pagan temple once stood where the Madonna della Neve church now stands. The temple's Roman flooring is still visible today in a herringbone pattern or Opus spicatum. A carving found at the site has decorations showing priestesses undertaking a rite.
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