City: Abruzzo
Top Things to do in Abruzzo
The 10 Best Historic Sites in Abruzzo, Italy
Abruzzo (pronounced [aˈbruttso]) is a region of Central Italy, with an area of 10,763 square km (4,156 sq mi) and a population of 1.2 million. Its western border lies 80 km (50 mi) east of Rome. The region is divided into the four provinces of L'Aquila, Teramo, Pescara, and Chieti. Abruzzo borders the region of Marche to the north, Lazio to the west and south-west, Molise to the south-east, and the Adriatic Sea to the east. Geographically, Abruzzo is divided into a mountainous area to the west, which includes the Gran Sasso D'italia, and a coastal area to the east with beaches on the Adriatic sea. Abruzzo is partially considered culturally, linguistically, historically, and economically a region of Southern Italy, although geographically it may also be considered central. The Italian Statistical Authority (ISTAT) deems it to be part of Southern Italy, partially because of Abruzzo's historic association with the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies.
Restaurants in Abruzzo
1. Bominaco
2. San Pellegrino
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
3. Villa Palazzi
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4. Atri
5. Centro Storico di Castel Del Monte
6. Tagliacozzo
7. Rocca Calascio
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4.5 based on 1,451 reviews
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.
8. Area Archeologica di Alba Fucens
9. Palazzo Sipari Casa Museo
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4.5 based on 36 reviews
Palazzo Sipari was built at the end of 18th Century and finished in 1830 Century by the will of Pietrantonio Sipari. The famous philisopher , Benedetto Croce, was born in this building on the 25 february 1866. Palazzo Sipari è la casa natale di Benedetto Croce, filosofo di fama internazionale. Il palazzo è stato la dimora di Erminio Sipari, cugino di Benedetto Croce, deputato, fondatore del Parco Nazionale d'Abruzzo e primo presidente.
10. Centro storico di Opi
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