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At a glance
- Type
- Archaeological site
- Coordinates
- 42°16′54″ N, 13°46′19″ E
About
Aufīna was an ancient city of the Vestini, mentioned by Pliny (iii. 12. s. 17), who enumerates the Aufinates Cismontani among the communities of the Vestini; and states that they were united with the Peltuinates, but whether municipally or locally, is not clear. The modern village of Ofena, about 20 km north of Popoli, in the lofty and rugged group of mountains north of the Aternus (modern Aterno), retains the ancient site as well as name. It was a bishop's see as late as the 6th century, and numerous antiquities have been found there. (Holsten. Not. in Cluver. p. 140; Romanelli, vol. iii. p. 271.)
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Getting there
BussiTrain, nearest
11.6 km as the crow flies
Aufina
Aeroporto internazionale d'Abruzzo Pasquale Liberi37.6 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Aufina?
Aufina is in Capestrano, in the province of L'Aquila (Abruzzo), Italy. GPS coordinates: 42.28173, 13.77190.
What else is there to see near Aufina?
Nearby you’ll find: Convent of Saint Francis (1.3 km away), Piccolomini Castle (1.6 km away), Church of San Peter ad Oratorium (4.8 km away).
Sources and licences
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Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 2 photos
- Aufinum - Area Archeologica di Capestrano 08 — Pietro, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dama di capestrano, da capestrano, 600-550 ac ca — Sailko, CC BY 3.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences