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Ovindoli — Comune — Comune di Ovindoli Location of Ovindoli in Italy
OvindoliCoordinates: 42°8′17″N 13°31′1″E / 42.13806°N 13.51694°ECoordinates: 42°8′17″N 13°31′1″E / 42.13806°N 13.51694°E Country Italy Region Abruzzo Province L'Aquila (AQ) Frazioni Casalmartino, San Potito, Santo Iona Area - Total 58.82 km2 (22.7 sq mi) Elevation 1,375 m (4,511 ft) Population (1 January 2007)[1] - Total 1,263 - Density 21.5/km2 (55.6/sq mi) Demonym Ovindolesi Time zone CET (UTC+1) - Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2) Postal code 67046 Dialing code 0863 Saint day 20 January Website Official website Ovindoli is a village and comune of the province of L'Aquila in the Abruzzo region of central Italy. Close to Rome, it is a popular resort for both summer and winter sports, including hiking, biking, equestrian activities and downhill and cross-country skiing.
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Geography
Ovindoli lies in the Apennine Mountains of Abruzzo, within the regional park of Sirente-Velino.
History
Ovindoli became known as a downhill skiing destination following the First World War, but it was not until 1959 that the mountain organized as a modern ski resort; at the time, it was called Valturvema. During the 1961-62 season, ski lifts began to operate and the trails were expanded. Charles Rogers, an American working at that time in the US Embassy in Rome served as President of the Society that worked to develop the area as a ski resort and oversaw the expansion activities. In 1994, the ski resort changed management and was named Monte Magnola and modernized with new trails, ski lifts and snow making capabilities.
Twin towns
The town has been twinned with the following:
References
Categories:- Cities and towns in Abruzzo
- Communes of the Province of L'Aquila
- Abruzzo geography stubs
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