10 Free Things to do in Province of L'Aquila That You Shouldn't Miss

November 7, 2021 Christa Meece

The Province of L'Aquila (Provincia dell'Aquila) is the largest, most mountainous and least densely populated province of the Abruzzo region of Southern Italy. It comprises about half the landmass of Abruzzo and occupies the western part of the region. It has borders with the provinces of Teramo to the north, Pescara and Chieti to the east, Isernia (in Molise region) to the south and Frosinone, Rome and Rieti (in Lazio region) to the west. Its capital is the city of L'Aquila. The Province of L'Aquila includes the highest mountains of the Apennines (Gran Sasso, Maiella and Velino-Sirente), their highest peak, Corno Grande, the high plain of Campo Imperatore, and Europe's southernmost glacier, the Calderone. The province's major rivers are the Aterno-Pescara, Sangro, Liri, Salto, and the Turano; its major lakes are Lago Scanno and Lago Barrea. It once included the largest lake on the Italian peninsula, Lago Fucino, which was drained in one of the 19th century's largest engineering projects. The lake basin is today a flourishing agricultural area and an important technological district.
Restaurants in Province of L'Aquila

1. Basilica di Santa Maria di Collemaggio e Porta Santa

Piazzale Collemaggio 5 Corner Via S. Josemaria Escrivà, 67100, L'Aquila Italy http://www.basilicacollemaggio.it/
Excellent
81%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 702 reviews

Basilica di Santa Maria di Collemaggio e Porta Santa

2. Centro Storico di Castel Del Monte

Castel del Monte Italy +39 0862 938137
Excellent
54%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 107 reviews

Centro Storico di Castel Del Monte

3. Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga

Via del Convento 1, 67100 Assergi Italy +39 0862 60521 [email protected] http://www.gransassolagapark.it/
Excellent
73%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 252 reviews

Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga

4. Rocca Calascio

Via Di Pizzo Falcone, 67020 Calascio Italy
Excellent
80%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,451 reviews

Rocca Calascio

Reviewed By Madgnats - Stuttgart, Germany

Zig-zagging up the steep mountainside provides amazing views of the surrounding mountains and valley below. Parking is available nearby so only slight uphill walking is necessary to get into the quaint town below the castle ruins. Climbing even higher to the castle ruins gives a 360 degree panoramic view of the surrounding countryside and a realistic taste of the architecture and lifestyle of long ago. Behind the castle is a chapel and a peek into the window gives a great view of art work and statues inside. A friendly street vendor is available to sell souvenirs. Rocca Calascio is well worth the uphill hike, and something you won't want to miss.

5. Lago di Barrea

Barrea Italy +39 338 251 2476
Excellent
55%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 530 reviews

Lago di Barrea

6. Il Lago di Scanno

Strada Statale 479 SANNITICA, Scanno Italy +39 0864 743117
Excellent
61%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,327 reviews

Il Lago di Scanno

7. Anello della Val D'Arano

Ovindoli Italy
Excellent
57%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 47 reviews

Anello della Val D'Arano

8. Campo Imperatore

SR17bis, Assergi Italy +39 0862 606143 http://www.ilgransasso.it
Excellent
67%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 770 reviews

Campo Imperatore

9. Fontana delle 99 cannelle

Via Borgo Rivera snc, 67100, L'Aquila Italy http://hotel99cannelle.it/
Excellent
60%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 772 reviews

Fontana delle 99 cannelle

10. Civitella Alfedena

Civitella Alfedena Italy http://www.comune.civitellaalfedena.aq.it/
Excellent
56%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 284 reviews

Civitella Alfedena

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