10 Things to do Good for Big Groups in L'Aquila That You Shouldn't Miss

October 29, 2021 Timmy Ribble

L'Aquila (Italian: [ˈlaːkwila] ( listen), meaning "The Eagle") is a city and comune in Southern Italy, both the capital city of the Abruzzo region and of the Province of L'Aquila. As of 2013, it has a population of 70,967 inhabitants. Laid out within medieval walls on a hill in the wide valley of the Aterno river, it is surrounded by the Apennine Mountains, with the Gran Sasso d'Italia to the north-east.
Restaurants in L'Aquila

1. Museo Nazionale d'Abruzzo - MUNDA

Loc. 99 Cannelle Località Borgo Rivera, 67100, L'Aquila Italy +39 0862 28420 http://www.musei.abruzzo.beniculturali.it/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 273 reviews

Museo Nazionale d'Abruzzo - MUNDA

Reviewed By anthonybT8926ZJ

This museum is a treasure, with a large collection of art from the Middle Ages to modern times, in it's beautifully-displayed rooms. This structure is not the permanent housing for these hundreds of paintings, sculptures and jewelry, all of which were brought from the 16th-century Castle of L’Aquila that was heavily damaged in the 2009 earthquake. Few visitors were in this large, modern museum when we arrived. After my wife and I had spent 2 hours enjoying every piece we saw, a guide (Carmine Santorelli) came to us after seeing how interested we were and he led us on a guided tour. He explained the history and culture of the region and how the artwork differed from other locations and times; the breast-feeding Virgin Mary's; the hidden figures in many religious paintings that symbolized the distrust the artists (an others) felt for powerful religious figures of the times. His 40+ years of museum experience were truly evident in his passionate explanations of what we saw.

2. 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%
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5.0 based on 702 reviews

Basilica di Santa Maria di Collemaggio e Porta Santa

3. Chiesa di San Silvestro

Via San Silvestro 3, 67100, L'Aquila Italy +39 334 710 5334 [email protected] http://www.chiesadisansilvestro.it
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5.0 based on 13 reviews

Chiesa di San Silvestro

4. Fattoria Valle Magica

Localita Ponte Amaro, 67020 Carapelle Calvisio, L'Aquila Italy +39 334 833 4858 [email protected] http://www.vallemagica.com
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5.0 based on 18 reviews

Fattoria Valle Magica

Fattoria Valle Magica is a unique day out for anyone wanting to escape the stress of the city to gain freedom, space and fresh air. We rear rare breed donkeys, sheep, pigs, goats, chickens (and more), while focusing on ethical, ecological and sustainable farming methods. As a visitor, you can take our informative tour of the farm, meet and learn about each breed we keep and the products we make. If you want to enjoy a fuller experience, you can combine the tour with lunch, comprising of a tagliere of our salumi, sotto oli plus cheese and more. This is followed by a mixed grill of farm reared meats for you to cook on your allocated BBQ (charcoal & tools provided). Your lunch including 1/4 liter of local wine can be enjoyed at your private, open-air but shaded table. Visit our website to book your visit or one of our experiences including donkey trekking, aperitivo and more. In addition we have farm produced products you can buy at the farm to take home with you.

Reviewed By BlueNeal - Hong Kong, China

Actually visited in Aug 2018. Fascinating farm, preserving old breeds, using natural pest-control techniques. I’m no farmer, but it all looked good to me. And the food was excellent. A good day out.

5. Fontana delle 99 cannelle

Via Borgo Rivera snc, 67100, L'Aquila Italy http://hotel99cannelle.it/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 772 reviews

Fontana delle 99 cannelle

6. Santuario Madonna Dei Bisognosi

Comuni di Rocca di Botte e Pereto, L'Aquila Italy http://www.diocesidiavezzano.it/index.php?option=com_zoo&task=item&item_id=22&Itemid=196
Excellent
69%
Good
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4.5 based on 13 reviews

Santuario Madonna Dei Bisognosi

7. Basilica di San Bernardino

Via San Bernardino, 67100, L'Aquila Italy +39 0862 200390 http://www.basilicasanbernardino.it
Excellent
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4.5 based on 268 reviews

Basilica di San Bernardino

8. Piazza del Duomo

Piazza del Duomo, L'Aquila Italy
Excellent
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4.5 based on 200 reviews

Piazza del Duomo

Reviewed By giordanob301

This city suffered a very strong earthquake in 2009. They are still under construction (after more than 10 years) so you can still see the work sites all around the square and along the streets near it. The space is large, the fountain is well cared for and often activities are carried out (concerts, market...), but looking around you will feel a strange feeling, as if there was something wrong. Many buildings have been rebuilt with a "fake" Roman style while many other structures are still under restoration. The strength of the inhabitants shines through from the fully operational activities, in the same way shines through the weakness of those who could do more. The place is absolutely to visit.

9. Forte Spagnolo

Via Castello, L'Aquila Italy http://www.inabruzzo.it/laquila-castello-cinquecentesco-o-forte-spagnolo.html
Excellent
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4.5 based on 202 reviews

Forte Spagnolo

10. Santuario San Giovanni Paolo II

Localita la Jenca, 67100, L'Aquila Italy +39 377 409 9006 [email protected] http://www.sangiovannipaoloii.it
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 100 reviews

Santuario San Giovanni Paolo II

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