Key facts
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Abruzzo
- Province
- Pescara (PE)
- Frazioni
- Casanova, Fosso Secco, Pietrarossa, San Sebastiano Traino, Santa Maria, Vagnola
- Mayor
- Domenico Vespa
- Total
- 12.57 km (4.85 sq mi)
- Elevation
- 714 m (2,343 ft)
- Density
- 61/km (160/sq mi)
- Demonym
- Cellarotti or Celiaroti
- Time zone
- UTC+1 ( CET )
- Summer dst
- UTC+2 ( CEST )
- Dialing code
- 085
- Patron saint
- St. John the Baptist
- Website
- Official website
via Wikipedia infobox
Article
Villa Celiera is a comune and town in the province of Pescara in the Abruzzo region of Italy. It is located in the Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga National Park. The economy is based on agriculture (potatoes, cereals) and animal husbandry. The town mayor is Domenico Vespa. The town is famous for having created arrosticini, a lamb kebab that has become a favorite throughout Italy, and has several local Michelin guide listed restaurants.
The town borders the Abruzzo National Park.