City: Abruzzo
Top Things to do in Abruzzo
What to do and see in Abruzzo, Italy: The Best Free Things to do
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. Gran Sasso
2. Basilica di Santa Maria di Collemaggio e Porta Santa
3. Riserva Naturale Statale Valle dell'Orfento
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5.0 based on 409 reviews
Natural Reserve in Majella National Park, renowned for its spectacular and pristine environment, characterised by a deep gorge, carved by the clear and cold waters of the Orfento River. Hikes in an uncontaminated area, with a wide choice of itineraries, from the easiests to the longest and most demanding ones. Rules: - access registration needed at the Orfento Valley Visitors Centre in Caramanico Terme; - no dogs allowed; - swimming or walking in the river is forbidden.
4. Parco Nazionale d'Abruzzo
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4.5 based on 178 reviews
5. Riserva Naturale di Punta Aderci
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4.5 based on 848 reviews
Reviewed By 266JosephG - Montreal, Canada
The Regional Natural Reserve of Punta Aderci was created in 1998 and spans 5 Km from Punta Penna to the mouth of Sinello river further North. The reserve is a quiet, peaceful and undeveloped area with beaches, cliffs, grassland, and other vegetation, trabocchi (a trabocco is an old wooden fishing machine found on the Adriatic coast in this region). access to the Reserve and its beaches and trails are totally free; however, there are no services in the Reserve except at the entrance of Punta Penna opposite the parking where you can find showers, toilets, and drinking water. I visited by the Punta Penna entrance and walked the 1 Km road to the belvedere near the sea where you have amazing and stunning views of the sea, beaches, and trabocco. When I visited there was also a bus service for those unable to walk to the belvedere (cost: 1 Euro).
6. Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga
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4.5 based on 252 reviews
7. Area Marina Protetta Torre del Cerrano
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4.5 based on 499 reviews
Reviewed By silviam457 - Pescara, Italy
It is a really lovely place, here you can admire Torre del Cerrano it is a sightin tower, build in 1490 to protect the population against pirates, the area is surrounded by a pinewood in front of the sea, the area is protected because here, on the dunes, nests a bird called fratino. It is a lovely place to go for a walk, a swim, or just relax on the beach.
8. Il Lago di Scanno
9. Campo Imperatore
10. Duomo Santa Maria Assunta e San Berardo
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4.5 based on 172 reviews
Reviewed By aforestsomewhere
Probably the most famous landmarks in Teramo, work started on the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta in 1158 during one of the numerous rebuildings of Teramo (a strategic city, it was repeatedly ransacked and razed by a series of invading forces). A beautiful building situated in the centre of one of the historic centres' main squares, it has a Roman interior with a Gothic exterior. Also worth a visit is the crypt of San Berardo, patron saint of Teramo, within the church. Plenty of bars are in the immediate vicinity for refreshments and meals.
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