Location: Province of L'Aquila
Top Things to do in Province of L'Aquila
Top Restaurants in Province of L'Aquila
Top 10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo
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. Museo Nazionale d'Abruzzo - MUNDA
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 273 reviews
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
3. Santa Maria ad Cryptas
4. Servizi Turistici Sulmona
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 48 reviews
Services organized tourist guides and tourist information.
Reviewed By raffaellar487
The Tourist Information Office is worth a visit on its own!!! Located in a lovely historic building, you should check it out. The the staff are very helpful and knowledgeable. English is limited for some staff but after all we are in Italy!!! They have tried hard; politeness and good will will get you a long way.
5. Oratorio di San Pellegrino
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5.0 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By Madgnats - Stuttgart, Germany
At the suggestion of our property manager, we visited this 8th century hidden gem. The chapel is kept locked and you must call the number on the gate and a guide will arrive in 5 minutes to take you into the chapel and onto the grounds to visit the other buildings. The artwork inside is amazing and colorful, and is in the local traditional art form of the area. The chapel is a work of art and expression and something you won't want to miss.
6. Art Beer
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
7. Riserva Naturale Lago di Campotosto
8. Castello Piccolomini di Celano
9. Grotte di Stiffe
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4.5 based on 1,246 reviews
Reviewed By antoniopI8584WA - Foligno, Italy
A unique and magical experience into 700 metres deep caverns that contain two waterfalls and a lake. Wear good walking shoes and a rain jacket. The one hour tours are conducted in Italian, although there is also one English speaking guide. The ticket office is conveniently located next to the cavern entrance, except for the month of August, when it is in the village below the caverns. A shuttle in in place during this time. Especially children love the experience. Recommended B&B/restaurant are: La Villa, Casa Bologna and only restaurant: Da Leda and Santino.
10. Complesso dell'Annunziata
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