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At a glance
- Type
- Archaeological site
- Coordinates
- 42°17′60″ N, 13°29′23″ E
About
Aveia was an ancient town of the Vestini and Roman former bishopric, which remains a Latin Catholic titular see.
Its site is on the Via Claudia Nova, c. 10 km south-east of L'Aquila, N.E. of the modern village of Fossa, in central Italy's Abruzzo region.
Some remains of ancient buildings still exist, and the name Aveia still clings to the place. The identification was first made by V. M. Giovenazzi in Della Città di Aveia ne' Vestini (1773). Paintings in the church of S. Maria ad Cryptas, of the 12th to 15th centuries, are important in the history of art. An inscription of a stationarius of the 3rd century, sent here on special duty (no doubt for the suppression of brigandage), was found here in 1902.
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Aveia».
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Getting there
L’Aquila San GregorioTrain, nearest
3.0 km as the crow flies
Aveia
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Aveia?
Aveia is in Fossa, in the province of L'Aquila (Abruzzo), Italy. GPS coordinates: 42.30000, 13.48972.
What else is there to see near Aveia?
Nearby you’ll find: Santa Maria ad Cryptas (500 m away), Castle of Fossa (800 m away), Convento di Sant'Angelo (900 m away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 2 photos
- Fossa(AQ) — V1adis1av, CC BY 3.0
- Fossa AQ - Necropoli 14 — Pietro, CC BY-SA 4.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences