Historical Sites

Abruzzo Cherry-Picked; the Holiday & Lifestyle Guide to Italy's Rocky Heart

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- Medieval Fragments & Lunch The Orsini Would Have Approved
  
  For those that like to time travel, Albe Vecchia, Alba Fucens medieval neighbour is an opportunity to hop through the feudal remains
- Alba Fucens – Rome’s Abruzzo Strategic Heart
  
  Unlike so many of its famous cousins, Alba Fucens roman ruins allow you the freedom of being alone as you clamber &
  Italy’s Living Museum of S Pietro d’Albe
  
  Medieval Fragments & Lunch The Orsini Would Have Approved
- Tholoi – More than Stones in Abruzzo’s Clouds
  
  Take a road trip up into any of the high pastures in Abruzzo’s Majella, Gran Sasso & northern Mount Fiori mountains and
  Abruzzo Flower Power – Naked Man & Lady Orchids Uncovered
  
  L’Aquila Remembered – Sofia’s Letter
- ‘IN THE ABRUZZI’ 1907 – a Journey Recaptured in Photographs
  
  A review & photographic journey of Anne MacDonell's 1907 book 'In the Abruzzi' to see what has changed in 100 years.
  Getting Slippy at the Cocullo Snake Festival
  
  Inconvenience or Opportunity? A Slow & Green Abruzzo Break
- Ortona the Bought & Fought Blue Curve on a Golden Hill
  
  Ortona has a historical reputation of being fought for and bought; its recent oil fight was one of the reasons we visited
  The Restaurant at Ortona’s Old Theatre; from Toast to Tosti
  
  Italy’s Living Museum of S Pietro d’Albe
- Capestrano Castle Capers
  
  The fortified market town of Capestrano set in the Gran Sasso & Monti della Laga National Park is probably every Italian model
  Oil – The Travesty of Abruzzo’s Budding Tourism
  
  Prato Selva – Perfect not just for Skiing but Biking too
- Skirting Scanno ~ a Henri Cartier Bresson Moment
  
  Immortalised by such renowned photographers as Henri Cartier Bresson & Mario Giacomelli (in the latter’s “happy dancing Priests
  Prato Selva – Perfect not just for Skiing but Biking too
  
  Walking the Heart of Abruzzo –The Corno Grande
- The Silence of Ocre Castle, L’Aquila
  
  Termocrìs is Old Greek for rugged, from which the ruined Abruzzo town & Castle of Ocre derives its name. It’s a perfectly
  Tholoi – More than Stones in Abruzzo’s Clouds
  
  The Restaurant at Ortona’s Old Theatre; from Toast to Tosti
- Rocca Calascio – a fort worth a walk to
  
  A short drive from one of our favourite places, Santo Stefano di Sessanio, is one of the oldest standing forts in Italy,
  Tholoi – More than Stones in Abruzzo’s Clouds
  
  The Longest Giro Ride -The Lucera-L’Aquila Tappa
- Santo Stefano di Sessanio
  
  An experience not to be missed by anyone visiting Abruzzo has to be the amazing 16th century village Santo Stefano di Sessanio,
  Return to L’Aquila – Caring Tastes Wonderful
  
  Icons of Beauty George Clooney & Abruzzo in The American
- Civitella del Tronto & Fortezza
  
  Approximately 15km north of Teramo is the hill-town of Civitella del Tronto, a 16th century town that grew up at the time
  Italy’s Living Museum of S Pietro d’Albe
  
  Ortona the Bought & Fought Blue Curve on a Golden Hill

Hopscotching historical sites in Abruzzo is never dull. With a wealth of history to uncover that includes the large sprinkling of Roman remains, the Gothic & Norman castles and the prolific Medici towers & fortresses to defend against the ever-ominous and encroaching Kingdom of Sicily, there is something to explore around every corner.

Abruzzo’s medieval walled hill villages & towns illustrate not the just the beauty but the staying power of architecture from times gone by. Best of all they are as yet undiscovered by the main tour paths of Italy so you’ll be able to visit in peace, allowing your imagination and camera lens to run full riot.